Mar 31 2010
Detroit Edison is currently exploring opportunities to install solar power systems on the rooftops of several educational intuitions and businesses that will generate renewable energy and help to reduce their electricity costs.
This is another feature of the company’s pilot SolarCurrents program that necessitates solar photovoltaic systems to be installed on customers’ property or rooftops to produce 15 MW of electricity during the next five years throughout its service area in Southeast Michigan.
DTE Energy vice president, Retail Marketing, Trevor Lauer, said the SolarCurrents program is one of the country’s biggest distributed solar programs, which will provide many opportunities to the solar manufacturing sector. In addition, the solar program will also promote the development of new clean energy projects to non-residential clients who are interested in solar power systems by providing financial incentives.
The company is planning to invest over $100 million in this solar program, which calls for customers to participate for a period of 20 years. The utility will install, own, maintain and operate the solar power systems. The customers, in return, will receive annual credits on their electricity bill based on the size of the solar system. In addition, the customers also will receive a one-time construction payment to compensate any inconvenience caused during installation.
Participants who are interested should own 15,000 square feet of land or a facility with similar sized area roof in good condition. Applications should reach the company before 29th of April.
Source: www.dteenergy.com