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Sunwize war mir im Sommer 2007 als Hersteller der ganzen in Californien aufgestellten Automaten mit PV-Antrieb aufgefallen:

November 1, 2006



To our valued SunWize Customers:

It is with great pleasure that I send you the enclosed press release. The press
release announces the upcoming acquisition of SunWize by Mitsui & Co., a U.S.
firm that is part of Mitsui & Co., Ltd in Japan. Mitsui is a diversified trading,
investment, and service enterprise operating globally.

After the acquisition, we will continue to operate as SunWize Technologies. Mitsui
is also retaining the entire SunWize team, so the people you now work with will
remain as your points of contact. Through this acquisition, we plan to expand our
service to you with increased product allocations, financing programs, innovative
product designs, new applications and enhanced sales support in North America
and internationally. We will make announcements to you when new services
become available.

We are ready to make the most of this important new association with Mitsui and
we look forward to continuing to provide you with high quality service. Thank you
for your support.

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und heute habe ich mich dran erninnert:

23. Februar 2009
SunWize Builds 26-kW Residential Thin-film System in California
California, United States [RenewableEnergyWorld.com]

SunWize Systems has completed a 24.6-kilowatt (kW) ground-mounted photovoltaic system at the David Page residence in Sky Valley, California. The system utilizes 410 Kaneka G-SA060 amorphous silicon modules, making it one of the largest installation of its kind in California.

"The David Page installation is a showcase for successfully applying thin-film to a residential application."

-- David Kaltsas, Executive VP, SunWize

The array size for the desert home in the Coachella Valley of Southern California is designed to provide 100% of the Page family’s requirement for electricity. The system could generate 50,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.

"We are excited to be at the forefront of installing innovative thin-film module solutions,” said David Kaltsas, executive vice president of SunWize. “The David Page installation is a showcase for successfully applying thin-film to a residential application. It also exemplifies SunWize’s commitment to provide the customer with the best available solar electric solution by drawing from various resources across our entire organization.”

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SunWize Named Launch Partner For SANYO HIT Power N Series Module
in News Departments > FYI
by SI Staff on Thursday 26 March 2009
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SunWize Technologies Inc. has been selected as SANYO's launch partner for the new SANYO HIT Power N Series module. SunWize says it will be the first North American partner to carry the high-efficiency SANYO HIT Power N Series module, featuring hybrid HIT technology, beginning in early April.

"SunWize has the unique capability to launch the HIT Power N Series simultaneously through its large nationwide network of independent installers and its rapidly growing SunWize Systems team," says Yoshinori Kaido, vice president at SANYO Energy and head of SANYO's North American solar business. "This fact, coupled with seven years of strong and proven partnership, made SunWize our best choice as a product launch partner."

The HIT Power N uses the same HIT technology as the HIT Power BA19 line and HIT Double. HIT hybrid solar cells are composed of monocrystalline wafers surrounded by ultra-thin layers of amorphous silicon, enabling them to generate maximum power per square foot, according to SANYO.

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3. April 2009
SunWize Residential Power Systems Enters Oregon Market
Opens first office in Willamette Valley
Kingston, NY, April 1, 2009

The Residential Power Systems Division of the SunWize Technologies Distributed Power Group has expanded its operations into Oregon. The first branch will be located in Philomath and serve the Interstate 5 corridor between Eugene and Portland.

David Kaltsas, Executive Vice President of SunWize, comments, "We are excited to expand into Oregon at a time of electrifying growth and transition in the industry. We have put together a winning formula that combines the financial and operational strengths of SunWize with the technical and market understanding of the Evelands and their team. Oregon is positioned to become a major solar state and SunWize is proud to play a part in the creation of 'green collar' jobs in Oregon as well as in accelerating the growth of the solar industry."

The Philomath office, located near Corvallis, will focus on residential projects. SunWize has recruited a team of local Oregon solar industry veterans, including Dave and Heidi Eveland, to build the business. With over five years experience in the Oregon solar electric market, their knowledge will be augmented by SunWize’s strengths in procurement, installation, sales and marketing.

To celebrate its expansion into the Willamette Valley, SunWize is offering a limited time discount to residential customers. Homeowners purchasing a solar electric system during the month of April will receive a special discount of $1000. Detailed information and a free site evaluation can be obtained by calling the Philomath office at 541-929-9999.

David Kaltsas, Executive Vice President of SunWize, comments, “We are excited to expand into Oregon at a time of electrifying growth and transition in the industry. We have put together a winning formula that combines the financial and operational strengths of SunWize with the technical and market understanding of the Evelands and their team. Oregon is positioned to become a major solar state and SunWize is proud to play a part in the creation of ‘green collar’ jobs in Oregon as well as in accelerating the growth of the solar industry.”

SunWize Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: MITSY), specializes in the design and manufacture of solar energy systems, product distribution, and associated project development. The Company operates a manufacturing and distribution facility in Kingston, New York, serving as the company headquarters; a distribution warehouse in Willits, California; a manufacturing and distribution center in Rancho Cucamonga, California; and regional sales offices throughout the US and Canada. In addition, SunWize Residential Power Systems operates five regional offices in California and one in Oregon. For more information, call Dave Holt at [phone] or visit www.sunwize.com.

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SunWize offers new residential solar financing program

Posted by Debasish Choudhury on 06 July 2009 at 13:16



SunWize Residential Power Systems, the premier installation division of SunWize Technologies, Inc., has made available to its customers a financing program that effectively overcomes one of the biggest barriers to the widespread adoption of solar: the upfront cost of the system. With this program, SunWize is now offering homeowners a higher level of flexibility, convenience, and affordability when going solar.

Available to SunWize’s residential customers in California and Oregon upon approved credit, the program offers an unsecured, same-as-cash loan of up to $45,000 for solar installations. With no principal payments or interest for up to 12 months, the financing provides homeowners sufficient time to realize the 30-percent federal tax credit for residential solar energy systems and apply it toward the loan*.

“While a SunWize Solar Electric Solution dramatically reduces electricity bills and saves thousands of dollars, many people do not have an easy, cost-effective option for the initial cash outlay,” explains David Kaltsas, Executive Vice President at SunWize. “In addition to offering one of the highest limit solar loans in the market, the program gives homeowners a year without payments and interest to realize the savings of their system and receive their tax credit. Unlike many other programs, funds are readily available with applications taken over the phone and credit decisions typically made in minutes. SunWize listened closely to the needs of homeowners and developed this program so more homeowners can take full advantage of the federal solar incentives.”

The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 entitles buyers of residential solar electric systems to a tax credit of up to 30-percent of the net installation cost. While a substantial incentive, most homeowners will not realize the tax savings until 2010, when they file their 2009 taxes. SunWize customers who participate in the residential solar financing program have up to 12 months without payments or interest accruing, during which they can realize the tax credit and apply it toward the loan*. At the end of the year, homeowners can either pay off the loan in full or convert it to a fixed interest installment loan.

The financing program is administered by Lyon Financial Services, a leader in home improvement loans and funded by EnerBank USA. Homeowners interested in learning more about the new financing program offered by SunWize, view details on the program at www.sunwize.com.

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SunWize Commercial Power Systems completes largest PV installation in Texas


Posted by Debasish Choudhury on 30 July 2009 at 14:16

SunWize Commercial Power Systems, the commercial installation division of SunWize Technologies, Inc., recently completed a 337 kW DC solar electric system for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at its Dallas Medical Center. The installation is the largest photovoltaic (PV) installation in Texas and the second major project completed by SunWize for the VA in its effort to utilize renewable energy and improve energy efficiency.

The Dallas VA Medical Center system is expected to save the hospital over $62,000 in annual electricity costs. It consists of 1,728 SANYO HITTM PV modules and is one of the highest efficiency PV systems available.

“I appreciate the diligent project and construction management of SunWize. Nobody has worked as hard as SunWize to address my requirements,” states Rick Hart, Energy Manager at the Medical Center. “Moreover, I am glad for the careful, conservative approach to structural engineering that SunWize has taken. In the May 2nd ‘microburst’ storm that destroyed the Dallas Cowboy training facility and uprooted trees and light poles here at the hospital, our rooftop PV system stayed put.”

Federal agencies are under executive order to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3 percent per year or 30 percent by the end of 2015. In response, the VA developed a comprehensive department-wide energy management plan and surveyed its major facilities for their renewable energy potential. Its evaluation identified the Dallas and Loma Linda, Calif. facilities as the top candidates for PV systems. SunWize Commercial Power Systems was awarded and successfully completed both contracts.

“We are pleased and honored to once again work with the VA in its renewable energy push. The Medical Center in Dallas is the second of what we anticipate will be many projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Completing the largest PV system in Texas again demonstrates SunWize has the unique ability and resources to successfully complete solar electric systems across the country,” comments David Kaltsas, SunWize Executive Vice President.

For more information and photos of the Dallas and Loma Linda VA installations, please visit: www.sunwize.com/government/VAhospitals.php.

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SunWize and SOLON establish strategic partnership


Posted by Debasish Choudhury on 26 October 2009 at 07:56



SunWize Technologies, the solar industry’s leading wholesale distributor, will be a strategic distributor of SOLON Corporation’s top quality, made-in-the-USA modules in North America. The SOLON Blue 220/01 is in stock and available for immediate shipment.

The quality of the SOLON product is reflected by its industry-leading ten year workmanship and 25 year performance guarantee warranties. With its proven German design and state-of-the-art U.S. manufacturing, SOLON Corporation strives to deliver the highest quality and most reliable solar solutions on the market. SOLON Corporation is a subsidiary of the German-based SOLON SE, one of Europe’s largest solar module manufacturers and a supplier of solar power plants. The Tucson, AZ manufacturing facility began operations in 2007 and sources many of its materials from U.S. suppliers.

SunWize currently stocks the 225 and 230 watt versions of the SOLON Blue 220/01, providing solar installers exceptional value at an extremely competitive price point. It is a highly efficient polycrystalline solar module with module efficiencies of up to 14.02 percent. The SOLON Blue is ruggedly constructed, incorporating stout 4mm solar glass with a twin-wall frame for ultra high load capacity.

SunWize and SOLON will be exhibiting the Blue 220/01 and a prototype of the all-black monocrystalline 230/15 prototype at Solar Power International 2009 in Anaheim, CA, October 27-29, Booths 201 and 409.

“We are excited to announce our newest module manufacturer relationship. After extensive evaluation, we selected SOLON modules because of their superior quality and value,” reports David Kaltsas, executive vice president at SunWize. “In addition to providing a best-in-class product, we have a partner that shares our commitment to customer satisfaction and the growth of green jobs in America.”

“We are extremely pleased to partner with the premier distributor in the industry,” states Olaf Koester, CEO of SOLON Corporation. “SunWize mirrors our focus on quality and customer satisfaction. We look forward to a long and fruitful collaboration.”

For more information, visit www.sunwize.com, www.SOLON.com.

Last update: 26 October 2009 at 07:56

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Project Focus: SunWize division wins >$7.8M in solar contracts from U.S. Veteran Affairs department
05 January 2010 | By Tom Cheyney | News > Power Generation


SunWize Technologies' commercial power systems division has won solar power contracts exceeding $7.8 million by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. The company said that the contracts consist of 10 hospital projects that call for more than 1.1MW of photovoltaic systems, ranging in size from <50KW to >400KW, to be installed in locations across the United States and one of its overseas territories.

The diverse set of rooftop and carport systems will be located on VA facilities from the East Coast to the South Pacific, including Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse, NY; Cheyenne, WY; Phoenix, AZ; two systems in Sacramento, CA; Vallejo, CA; Honolulu, HI; and Pago Pago, American Samoa.

All of the PV power plants will use high-efficiency Sanyo 210W N-Series modules coupled with either Satcon or Fronius inverters, according to SunWize. Construction of the projects is slated to begin early this year.

The new projects represent the latest collaboration between SunWize and the federal agency. Other systems recently designed and installed by the company on VA facilites include a 337KW rooftop array on the VA’s Dallas Medical Center and a 309KW installation on the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA.

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SunWize launches new Grid-Tie system product line incorporating the SOLON Blue 220/01 series


Posted by Debasish Choudhury on 06 May 2010 at 09:29


SunWize Technologies, Inc., the industry’s premier provider of solar electric solutions, has incorporated the new Solon Blue solar module into over 40 new configurations of its popular Grid-Tie System packages. These systems are available for immediate delivery from SunWize facilities in Kingston, NY and Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

SunWize Grid-Tie System packages are pre-engineered, complete residential and small commercial solar solutions that come with permit-ready documentation and a comprehensive installation manual. They are ordered with a single part number and can be shipped from stock, free of freight charges, direct to the installer’s shop or customer jobsite. SunWize Grid-Tie Systems are available in a wide range of configurations. The new additions to the product line feature the polycrystalline SOLON Blue 220/01 230 W solar module combined with UNIRAC SolarMount™ racking (or without racking) and industry leading inverters from Fronius, SMA America and Schneider Electric (formerly Xantrex).

The new SunWize Grid-Tie Systems with the SOLON Blue 230 W modules provide solar installers high quality at an extremely competitive price point. The 230 watt SOLON Blue is a highly efficient polycrystalline solar module (module efficiency of 14.2 percent). It is ruggedly constructed, incorporating strong 4mm solar glass with a twin-wall frame for ultra high load capacity. With its proven German design and state of the art U.S. manufacturing, SOLON Corporation strives to deliver the highest quality and most reliable solar solutions on the market. The quality of the SOLON product is reflected by its unmatched 10-year workmanship and 25-year performance guarantee warranties.

“Traditionally, residential solar electric systems involve design, documentation, sourcing of individual components, receiving, staging and one-of-a-kind on-site installation. This approach is relatively complex, prone to error and time consuming,” explains David Kulik, president and CEO at SunWize. “SunWize Grid-Tie System packages are a simpler approach that save installers of solar systems substantial time and money. Moreover, because of the significant engineering and expertise SunWize has embedded in the product, installers can be confident they are providing their customers with solar electric solutions of the highest quality and reliability.”

For more information, visit www.sunwize.com.