Just down the hill from the science center at Middlebury College, known nationally for its environmental mission and academic programs, AllEarth Renewables' 1,000thAllSun Tracker was installed this week as part of the 148kW system.
In a little over 2 years, more solar systems have been installed in Vermont using the AllSun Tracker than any other solar technology.Nearly 4.9 MW of AllSun Trackers have been installed regionally in residential and small commercial systems to-date, mostly in AllEarth’s home state of Vermont.
Now, after establishing a state-wide dealer network in Vermont, the company is establishing local installer partnerships in new solar markets.
Designed and manufactured in Williston, AllSun Trackers use innovative GPS and wireless technology to follow the sun throughout the day to boost solar energy production by up to 45 percent over roof-top installations.The ground-mounted solar systems are designed for homes, businesses, non-profits, and commercial-scale installations.A single 4.2 kWsolar trackerwill produce enough to power the majority of an average home.
The 148kW installation at Middlebury College was completed in just 15 working days while training local installation company, BackSpin Renewables.
‘We are excited to be able to supply the AllSun Tracker to our customers,’ said Chris Eaton, founder of BackSpin Renewables.‘By producing more energy with its tracking technology and being easier and quicker to install than roof-mounted systems, the improved pay-back period helps make solar affordable to more customers.’
In addition to the quick installation process, AllEarth Renewables sells the complete, grid-connected systems so it can be shipped to solar dealers on a single pallet.
‘1,000 trackers is an incredible accomplishment for our company.We have a strong track record of manufacturing a high-performing innovative product and now, aligning ourselves with smart solar installers that understand the value and ease of solar tracking technology,’ saidDavid Blittersdorf, president and CEO ofAllEarth Renewables.‘Our dealers recognize the value the increased energy production of trackers and the ease of ground-mounted systems.’
Blittersdorf, AllEarth Renewables CEO, was recently listed among 25 of ‘America's Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs of 2011’ byBusiness Week.
Of the 1,000 trackers, some highlights include:
A solar tracker farm in South Burlington that is the largest of its kind in North America at 2.2MW
More than a dozen ‘solar orchards’ for schools and municipalities (including the University of Vermont, the Town of Starksboro and its school, and the Town of Hinesburg), businesses (including Concept II,Champlain Orchards, Small Dog Electronics and American Flatbread), and non-profits (including Vermont Youth Conservation Corp and Yestermorrow).
Earning theTop-10Green Products of the YearAward (2012) from BuildingGreen magazine
AllEarth Renewables has established a dealer installer program for the distribution of AllSun Trackers and is seeking to expand its geographic reach.
Named Vermont’s fastest growing company in 2010 and 2011, AllEarth Renewables employs 24 full-time staff and five seasonal staff.
AllEarth Renewables. 2.28.2012.