Just two years after SolarVision(TM) solar arrays began harnessing the sun's power in Ohio, the company finds itself at the cusp of revolutionizing the way Ohioans--and Americans view and use renewable energy on a daily basis. What began with a couple hundred solar panels on the roof of an elementary school is quickly becoming a collection of tens of thousands of solar panels totaling more than 20 megawatts of power. With $70 million in projects under contract and an additional $15 million pending, SolarVision(TM) has experienced astounding growth since its inception.
"We have been amazed at the amount of demand for solar power we have encountered in the last two years," said SolarVision(TM) president Greg Kuss. "Government and business leaders are realizing that not only is solar panel power infinitely cleaner and better for the environment than traditional power generation processes, but with today's technology it can also be more cost-effective."
This summer SolarVision(TM) broke ground on its biggest project yet--the first phase of what will become a 5 megawatt solar array in Celina, OH, encompassing more than 12,000 solar panels on city-owned land. According to Celina planning and community development director Kent Bryan, PE, partnering with SolarVision(TM) "is an economic and environmental win-win" for cities seeking to make a positive impact in their communities.
"What attracts municipalities and private industry to SolarVision(TM) is the fact that they can enjoy all the benefits of solar-generated electricity--clean power at competitive prices--without having to own or maintain the solar equipment," added Mike Dickman, SolarVision(TM) vice president over construction operations and sales.
Such public-private partnerships are more viable today than they were just a few years ago thanks to the 2008 passing of SB 221, which provides tax credits for renewable energy initiatives such as the solar projects undertaken by SolarVision(TM).
SolarVision(TM) has partnered with municipalities and other institutions to build solar power systems in Washington Court House, Worthington, Newcomerstown, Athens, OH, with projects in the works in several other locations.
"We're on the verge of taking this energy model to scale, where electricity made from the sun will be considered mainstream," Kuss said. "And with the rate SolarVision(TM) is progressing now, we plan to be a big part of making than happen."
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