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Cincinnati OH (SPX) Jan 17, 2011 The Cincinnati Parks department is currently installing a series of solar power arrays that will make the department the owner of the largest number of solar arrays in the state of Ohio. The project, installed in twelve different parks and on structures around Cincinnati, consists of 586 235 watt Sharp solar modules. When completed, the solar power project will provide the district with 170 kilowatts of clean, renewable energy. The project was funded in part through a state grant with funds provided by the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The solar power project is expected to help the Cincinnati Parks Department reduce carbon emissions by more than 121 metric tons, equivalent to removing more than 22 cars from the road. The project is also providing 37 opportunities for employment to the people of Ohio. The Cincinnati Parks solar power project was designed and is being installed by Third Sun Solar, a leading installer of clean energy systems, based in Akron, OH. The project, in combination with other energy efficiency initiatives, is expected to reduce the city parks' energy use by up to 26 percent. "Sharp is happy to join Third Sun Solar in their work to help the Cincinnati Parks Department to become the owner of the biggest number of solar arrays in Ohio," said Eric Hafter, senior vice president of Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group. "Deployments of clean, renewable emissions-free solar systems like this one are helping thousands of organizations lower energy costs by reducing their consumption of utility power, and creating jobs at the same time," he said. "The Cincinnati Parks department solar power project is a wonderful example of what can be accomplished leveraging the government incentives currently available," said Michelle Greenfield, CEO of Third Sun Solar. "Now the parks department will be protecting the environment by taking care of green spaces in Cincinnati, and by reducing its' carbon footprint at the same time. We're pleased to add this wonderful deployment to our growing portfolio of projects around the state." The Cincinnati Parks Department will use Sharp's NU-235F1 solar modules. Using breakthrough technology, made possible by nearly 50 years of proprietary research and development, this panel is designed to withstand harsh operating conditions and offers high power output per square foot of solar array.
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