Indiana solar panel manufacturer Nusun Solar successfully certified to UL standard; now in production

Columbus, Ind. (February 14, 2012) –Nusun Solar, an Indiana based manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (Solar PV) panels, has been successfully certified to Underwriters Laboratories UL 1703 standard by ETL certification testing labs – a final pre-production step that ensures the safety, performance and quality of both their solar module’s and the manufacturing processes.

Certified in 50 U.S states as well as Canada, Nusun Solar’s highly efficient (grade A cells and high purity silicon) solar modules are designed and engineered for reliability and durability, maximized individual panel performance, and maintaining optimal functionality in extreme climates. Nusun’s solar panels are backed with a 25-year warranty and meet the guidelines of the ‘Buy American’ provision, which provides consumers the access to many State and Federal incentives, reduced shipping costs and the advantages of domestic customer service and product warranty.

“Receiving the ETL certification for our solar modules and manufacturing process marks an important milestone in the growth of our business,” states Ryan Stout, President and Owner of Nusun Solar.  “We are proud to be producing high quality solar panels from our Columbus, Indiana facility, and we look forward to developing many new distribution channels and relationships with renewable energy consumers.”

The renewable energy industry is faced with many challenges when it comes to consumer education, awareness and misperceptions. Nusun encourages consumers to do their homework and ensure they are comparing apples-to-apples; understanding the critical differences between PV technologies, components used, and quality testing standards and how this directly affects the ROI and performance expectations.

Industry professionals agree that there are significant quality performance differences between the use of Grade A, B, C or D cells, and performance can also be affected by the presence of surface micro-cracks, which are not visible to the human eye.

“Without evaluating these differences in quality upfront, performance becomes a big concern and can reveal itself through premature cell failures, system degradation, reductions in performance, and reduced life span expectancy,” explains  Stout. “Using certified, high quality products, as well as factoring in shipping, replacement and warranty expenses up front can result in a payback as much as 10X more than that of many low quality overseas competitors.”

Nusun’s ETL certification ensures that their product has been tested and evaluated, passing all of the required safety and power generation standards of UL 1703. Additionally, the certified solar modules undergo periodic checks to ensure they continue to meet requirements.

“The level of quality and performance of Nusun’s product has exceeded our expectations. Their solar panels are top-of-the-line, yet able to meet many of our project budget constraints. With modules well suited for both residential and commercial applications, we look forward to working together well into the future to provide quality renewable energy solutions to the community” adds Nick Melloh, President and Partner of Johnson Melloh Solutions, an Indianapolis-based solar installer, Solar Energy Demonstration Lab site, and selected developer for the Indianapolis International Airport solar farm project.

Nusun Solar also has the support of local officials, who in late 2010, announced that the company was eligible to receive performance-based incentives designed to help foster the creation of many new jobs over the next 4 years.

“The company has access to a highly-productive and educated workforce here in Columbus, Indiana,” says Jason Hester, Executive Director of the Columbus Economic Development Board. “Combine that with our favorable business policies along with Nusun Solar’s innovative processes, and we have a recipe for success.”

About Nusun Solar

Nusun Solar manufacturers high quality solar photovoltaic (Solar PV) panels from its manufacturing center located in Columbus, Indiana, USA.  The company is certified to U.L. standards, and its PV modules are now available.  For additional product information, ordering of solar panels or to become a distributor, visit http://nusunsolar.com or call (888)323-2240 ex #1.

Solar models covered by UL 1703:  NS300-6M7, NS295-6M7, NS290-6M7, NS285-6M7, NS280-6M7, NS275-6M7, NS270-6M7, NS265-6M7, NS260-6M7, NS255-6M7, NS250-6M7, NS260-6M6, NS255-6M6, NS250-6M6, NS245-6M6, NS240-6M6, NS235-6M6, NS230-6M6, NS225-6M6, NS220-6M6, NS230-6M5, NS225-6M5, NS220-6M5, NS215-6M5, NS210-6M5, NS205-6M5, NS200-6M5, NS195-6M5, NS190-6M5, NS275-5M, NS270-5M, NS265-5M, NS260-5M, NS255-5M, NS250-5M, NS245-5M, NS240-5M, NS235-5M, NS230-5M, NS225-5M, NS220-5M, NS200-5M, NS195-5M, NS190-5M, NS185-5M, NS180-5M, NS175-5M, NS170-5M, NS165-5M, NS160-5M, NS155-5M, NS250-6P, NS245-6P, NS240-6P, NS235-6P, NS230-6P, NS225-6P, NS220-6P, NS215-6P, NS210-6P

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During this installation, a group of 25-30 students, teachers, and community leaders from nearby Arlington High School came over for a guided tour and lesson on solar technology from the Johnson Melloh Solutions Project Manager. The group of students were from a math and science class that focuses on technology such as this and its real world application. The JMS Project Manager gave a half-hour tour and lesson on solar technology and this particular installation, and then opened it up for what turned out to be an excellent question and answer session. Other topics discussed with the students included the future of solar technology, energy efficiency, battery technology, and career opportunities in the green energy industry.

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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) announced today that it has selected ET Energy Solutions, LLC to develop a solar farm on Indianapolis International Airport property. The company is a joint venture (JV) between three locally based firms which bid on the project: Johnson-Melloh Solutions, Schmidt Associates, and Telamon Corporation. Telamon, a Minority Business Enterprise, is 50 percent owner of the JV.

Under the terms of the agreement, ET Energy Solutions will finance, design, construct, and operate the facility on land leased from the IAA. The local group will work in conjunction with SANYO Electric Group, a global leader in solar energy technology and development, which will provide panels for the project and assist with arranging financing.

Design and utility interconnection studies are already underway, and weather permitting, construction could begin as early as fourth quarter of 2011. The solar farm, which will be one of the largest airport-based solar farms in North America, is expected to become operational starting in mid-2012. The facility will include more than 41,000 solar panels, each capable of producing 280 watts at peak power production. The panels will be installed on ground-mounted racking systems that will fill nearly 60 acres of land near the airport exit from I-70.

The solar farm is expected to annually produce more than 15 million kilowatt hours of electric energy, enough to power more than 1,200 average American homes for a year. The renewable energy it produces will prevent approximately 10,700 tons of CO2 from being released into the environment each year, which is the equivalent of removing approximately 2,000 cars from the road. To help raise awareness of solar energy, real-time output data will be available to the public.

Electricity created by the airport solar farm will be fed directly into the grid operated by the Indianapolis Power and Light Company (IPL) through existing surface transmission lines that connect the airport terminal to the IPL substation west of the airport. No public funds or airport costs are anticipated to be involved in the project.

“The IND solar farm is just the latest innovation in our land-use strategy moving toward implementation,” said John D. Clark III, executive director and CEO of the IAA. “It supports our commitment to sustainability while helping to grow and diversify our revenue stream. Finding productive and harmonious uses for airport land ultimately aids our efforts to attract and maintain the air service that anchors the IND Aerotropolis and generates economic benefits throughout our region.”

An Aerotropolis is an “airport city” in which a collaborative, multimodal approach is leveraged to maximize the ability of an airport to foster economic growth and infrastructure development throughout its surrounding region. In addition to its core air transportation missions, IND Aerotropolis focuses on maximizing airport assets and possible development properties and integrating those with key economic drivers of the region.

Since both the borders and benefits of an Aerotropolis extend well beyond an airport’s property, a proactive and cooperative model is essential, and the IAA has been seeking and forging a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with key stakeholders in the airport’s neighboring communities with the goal of achieving additional strategic partnerships in the future.

“The airport serves as the gateway into Indianapolis, and this is a great way to showcase our efforts to become a more sustainable city,” said Mayor Greg Ballard. ”Installing solar panels on airport property not suitable for other development with the intent to power our city using renewable energy sources and generate revenue demonstrates the culture of innovation and commitment to sustainability that has taken root throughout Indianapolis.”

“We are very impressed with the Indianapolis Airport Authority’s vision for a greener future. Our goal is to be transparent to IAA’s solar project team participating through the planning, design, construction, project oversight, and financing stages as a venture partner,” said Albert Chen, CEO of Telamon. “We are grateful for the business opportunity and with Telamon’s successful history of integrating products and services to our Fortune 500 customers, we are very excited to be involved in this dynamic project.”

“Projects of this size require a lot of teamwork, and we are happy to be partnered with true professionals like IAA, Johnson Melloh Solutions, Schmidt Associates, Telamon, SANYO and Indianapolis Power and Light,” said Kurt Schneider, vice president for Johnson-Melloh Solutions. ”The IAA deserves a lot of credit for their creativity in finding ways to generate revenue from non-traditional airport revenue streams and Indianapolis Power and Light gets the credit for being a leader in Indiana utilities for offering a Feed-In-Tariff to its customers that make projects like this possible.”

“With a smaller scale solar photovoltaic (pv) installation already in operation at the Johnson-Melloh Solutions site, we internalize the tremendous environmental and financial benefits of embracing renewable energy, specifically solar photovoltaic,” added Schneider

“We are grateful to have the opportunity to design, build, and service one of the largest airport sited solar photovoltaic projects in the United States,” said Nick Melloh, president of Johnson-Melloh Solutions. “The project is a great example of the public sector utilizing private sector investment to generate revenue. Mayor Ballard’s sustainability initiative is gaining momentum and we expect positive local impact from the IAA’s decision to work with local companies – including a substantial economic impact that will create much needed construction jobs. The decision to move this project to reality creates an opportunity for other local businesses and municipalities to take advantage of substantial downward pricing trends in high quality solar pv products and the Feed-in-Tariffs available to IPL and NIPSCO customers.”

“The ripple effect of the Airport Solar Farm will be felt across Indianapolis and throughout the state,” said Ron Fisher, Schmidt Associates’ director of operations. “We can see this project spurring new interest in renewable energy across Indiana, and even the Midwest.”

“Last Spring, the General Assembly passed legislation promoting clean energy in Indiana.  We know that we are going to need more electrical power in Indiana in the future, and a diversified electricity portfolio is one of the State’s goals,” said Wayne Schmidt, CEO of Schmidt Associates. “Renewable energy resources, like the Indianapolis Airport Solar Farm, is an important piece of the puzzle.”

“SANYO is very excited to lend its development, financial, and insurance services to the Indianapolis Airport solar project,” SANYO Solar Market Development Manager Kevin White explained. “The potential of this solar project shows that Indianapolis and Indiana are leaders in the Midwest when it comes to solar energy. And, if states and utilities develop the right programs, solar can become a sustainable source of energy for everyone. I commend all parties involved in the Airport Solar project in taking the next evolutionary step in the U.S.’s energy infrastructure.”

About Johnson-Melloh Solutions
Johnson-Melloh Solutions is a design-and-build construction company focused on providing long term value to their clients by reducing life cycle costs associated with energy consumption and operating costs. Johnson-Melloh Solutions has dedicated itself to adding renewable energy design and build to its portfolio of services with a specific concentrated effort on solar photovoltaic.

Kurt Schneider, Nick Melloh, and Andy Melloh own and operate Johnson Melloh Solutions as a sister company to Johnson Melloh Inc., a mechanical contractor / mechanical service provider, established in 1976. Johnson-Melloh has a diverse market penetration consisting of, but not limited to, K-12, Municipalities, Higher Education, Industrial, and Healthcare facilities.
www.johnsonmellohsolutions.com
www.johnsonmelloh.com

About Schmidt Associates
Schmidt Associates is a full-service architectural and engineering firm, with more than 35 years of experience in the planning and design of award winning, environmentally and socially responsible, sustainable facilities. Located in downtown Indianapolis, their staff includes licensed and certified professionals who specialize in planning, architecture, engineering, interior design, technology, and LEED criteria. Energy is at the forefront of Schmidt Associates’ designs through building optimization, energy modeling, renewable energy, and LEED administration. With 25 LEED accredited professionals and a dedicated energy studio, Schmidt Associates incorporates high performance/sustainable design into every project. www.schmidt-arch.com

About Telamon
Telamon Corporation, an Indianapolis based company, is your product and solution partner of choice. Established in 1985, Telamon is a $500M company, with 600+ employees across 9 locations (6 domestic, and 3 international). Uniquely positioned as a minority-owned company, Telamon has exceeded the highest standards as evidenced by our awards and certifications. At the same time, Telamon, the Greek word for “support,” is a servant company—your needs are our only priority.

Telamon Energy Solutions, as a subsidiary of the Telamon Corporation, is your preferred partner for smart building, LED lighting, sustainability products, and renewable energy solutions. Telamon Energy Solutions works with our customers to develop total energy solutions that can cut costs while improving performance, reducing energy usage, and protecting our environment. www.telamon.com

About SANYO
SANYO has recently become a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of Panasonic. Panasonic’s goals are to become the #1 Green Electronics Company in the World by 2018. Offering not only utility solar services but innovative options for homeowners as well, SANYO and Panasonic are now leading the way in the consumerization of energy.

IAA Contact: Carlo Bertolini
317.487.5025 |cbertolini@indianapolisairport.com

Johnson-Melloh Solutions Contact: Pam Ingram
317.244.5993| pingram@johnsonmelloh.com

Schmidt Associates Contact: Katie Corson
317.263.6226| kcorson@schmidt-arch.com

Telamon Contact: Windi Hornsby
317.818.6888| info@telamon.com

Northside Baptist Church is located on the north side of Indianapolis (three blocks east of Keystone Avenue on 71st Street).

“We wanted to give back to our community and help an organization locally to reduce their carbon footprint” said Nick Melloh, President of Johnson Melloh Solutions. “Educating the community of the benefits renewable energy can have in Indiana is a very important mission for our company.”

Johnson Melloh Solutions partnered with Level Solutions, a provider of “state-of-the-art” renewable energy and HVAC products by Sanyo and other industry leaders, who generously donated the Solar PV system and installation to the winner. “We are proud to be part of such a great event where we can actually make a difference in our community and increase the awareness of the power of renewable energy” adds Steve Little, Vice President Technical Sales of Level Solutions.

The deadline for online registration was April 27th, 2011. One Grand Prize Winner was randomly selected from all the eligible entries received.

Thank you to all those that participated and showed their support of making Indianapolis “Green”!

CHECK OUT THEIR LIVE DATA MONITORING AT:

http://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/public/systems/JM3s21956 and follow their energy production.

 People want to know: Are green jobs real? The answer is resoundingly “yes.”

Energy Solutions by JMS, an Indianapolis renewable energy solutions provider, is pleased to announce Jireh Sports Shepherd Community, Inc. as the winner of the solar giveaway.  As part of our way of giving back to the community, the contest was held to give away a 2KW Solar PV system to one lucky organization.  The solar giveaway was open to all community members that wished to nominate a local Not-For-Profit, Charity, Church or School.

Jireh Sports Shepherd Communtiy Center

Jireh Sport Shepherd Community Center is located on the east side of Indianapolis (2259 Ralston Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana)

Energy Solutions by JMS, a provider of “state-of-the-art” renewable energy products and services generously donated the Solar PV system and installation to the winner.

The deadline for online registration was June 20th, 2011, with final voting open until June 27th.  One Grand Prize Winner was voted for the most out of the 72 nominations received.

Thank you to all those that participated and showed their support of making Indianapolis “Green”!

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED for your favorite organization.

The winner has been chosen!

Voting ends Monday June 27th at noon.

Valued at $12,000 installed, the 2KW Solar PV system will produce savings of $500-$700 a year; and with a 40-50 year life cycle, expect to save $20,000-$28,000 in electricity costs.

One lucky winner will be selected by public vote on or about June 27, 2011 from among all eligible entries received.