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As part of its attempt to become a shining light in the fast emerging
solar energy manufacturing market, Applied Materials wants to lead by
example and so has announced that it will be installing over 1.9
megawatts of solar power generation capability at its research campus
in Sunnyvale, California.
"When the project is complete we will have a silent, non-polluting 1.9
megawatt power plant on what is currently open roof space and parking
areas, and a great hedge against future energy cost increases," said
Mike Splinter, president and CEO of Applied Materials. "As we pursue
our strategy to significantly drive down the overall solar
cost-per-watt we feel it is important to lead through example and that
installations of this size will help lower consumer cost and spur
overall market growth."
Solar
followers will be interested to know that Applied will not be
championing any one solar technology and will install a variety of
technologies. Panel installation is expected to start later this year
and to be completed in 2008.
Should other major companies in the
area follow Applied’s example, a move may be forthcoming to change the
name of Sunnyvale to Solarvale!
Picture: Applied Materials'
Charlie Gay, Vice President, General Manager, Solar Business Group
(right); Bruce Klafter, Senior Director, Environment, Health and
Safety, next to Applied's existing solar installation.
