Nov 10 Rocklin
The City Tour for Solar was in Rocklin, California on Monday, November 10th at the SMA America distribution center. Inverters convert DC electricity produced by solar arrays into AC electricity for consumption.
About the Partners
The City Tour for Solar partners are industry leaders striving to make solar a viable and meaningful energy alternative to traditional energy sources.
SunEdison is North America's largest solar energy service provider, and operates across a global marketplace. SunEdison delivers predictably priced solar energy services to compliment your existing utility services. Unlike other solar companies, SunEdison provides a fully managed service; they finance, install, own, operate, monitor and maintain photovoltaic power plants for commercial, government and utility customers without the high capital outlays traditionally associated with solar energy.
Evergreen Solar has rapidly become a global technology leader and innovator in the solar industry. Although technology is what Evergreen Solar thrives on, bringing it to practical, commercial scale solutions is what drives them. Evergreen Solar has been in business for more than 13 years and are established experts in the solar industry.
SMA America, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG, based in Germany. With over 3 Gigawatts installed, SMA is the world leader in solar inverter technology and manufacturing, and has divisions in nine countries on four continents. SMA is committed to its leadership role and supports the industry through innovative products and progressive education for solar installers and small businesses worldwide. SMA America continues its unfaltering commitment to the continued development and implementation of leading-edge products, including the most efficient solar inverters available nationwide.
United Solar Ovonic, a subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., manufactures and sells thin-film solar laminates that convert sunlight to energy using proprietary technology. Distributed globally under the UNI-SOLAR© brand, the company's products are ideally suited for cost-effective solar roofing solutions because they are lightweight, durable, flexible, can be integrated directly with building materials, and generate more energy in real-world conditions.
Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems. Xantrex makes a positive difference in the lives of people around the world by combining proven technology with unparalleled market understanding to bring electricity to customers anytime, anywhere.