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SunWize News
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Press Releases

July 1, 2008
Craig Shoots Joins SunWize to Head International Division

May 14, 2008
SunWize Technologies Restructures-
New business and operational units created

December 10, 2007
U.S. Coast Guard uses SunWize® Solar Modules to Power Navigational Aids

December 7, 2007
SunWize Technologies Completes Merger with GenSelf Corporation - Expands Service to Dealers

November 15, 2007
SunWize Technologies to Acquire GenSelf Corporation - Will Offer Total Business Solution to Dealers

September 24, 2007
SunWize Launches New Homeowner Financing Program for Solar Energy Systems

May 29, 2007
SunWize Opens New Facility in California - 71,000 sq. ft. facility demonstrates our commitment to the growth of the solar business in the Southwest

March 27, 2007
SunWize Provides Additional Customer Support to Renewable Energy Dealers

March 15, 2007
AvaLAN Wireless Partners with SunWize and MOBOTIX to Deliver a Complete Wireless Surveillance Solution for Remote Areas

January 18, 2007
SunWize Introduces Small Solar Modules -
SL Series is Ideal for Remote Site Power

October 30, 2006
Mitsui & Co to acquire SunWize

October 2, 2006
USDA Accepts SunWize® Grid-Tie Systems for
the Rural Development Utilities Electric Programs

March 16, 2006
FSEC Approves SunWize® Grid-Tie Systems

January 23, 2006
SunWize Completes 15 kW System at
Kingston, NY Headquarters

October 8, 2005
SunWize Expands Grid-Tie Systems (GTS) Program

October 7, 2005
SunWize awarded contract for 48.6kW grid-tie PowerPort for Public Library in Orange County, CA.

July 19, 2005
Solar Provides Power for Water Monitoring Sites at Northern Indiana Hydro Plants

April 12, 2005
New SunWize Modules Receive FM Approval

October 19, 2004
SunWize System Survives Hurricane Charley

August 23, 2004
Affordable Energy Efficient Solar Community in Clear Lake, CA Goes Online

May 19, 2004
Chemical Plant Uses Solar Power for Surveillance Security System

May 11, 2004
Navajo Tribal Utility Authority Solar Program Commences with SunWize Power Stations

April 16, 2004
SunWize Expands Service to Dealers in Canada

February 26, 2004
SunWize Now Stocking Product in Three Locations

November 20, 2003
SunWize Customers Receive Federal Energy and Water Management Awards

October 23, 2003
SunWize Opens Sales Office in Willits, CA

October 1, 2003
SunWize Sponsors Installers for NABCEP Certification

August 22, 2003
SunWize Installs Largest National Park Service Grid-Tied PV System at Joshua Tree

July 9, 2003
SunWize Manufactures Specialty Solar Modules for Cars Competing in the American Solar Challenge 2003

June 18, 2003
SunWize Technologies Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary

May 29, 2003
SunWize® SW Solar Modules Receive UL Approval.

March 20, 2003
Solar Energy Powers Condor Research Station.

November 4, 2002
SunWize Completes Two 30 kW PowerPort Photovoltaic Systems for Tennessee Valley Authority.

August 23, 2002
SunWize® SW and OEM Solar Modules Receive FM Approval

July 12. 2002
SunWize Expands Dealer Sales Support Team

March 28, 2002
SunWize Designed and Installed 14.4 kW System on Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park

January 30, 2002
SunWize Customers to Benefit from California Warehouse

January 8, 2002
Mt. Rainier National Park Benefits from SunWize Solar Power System

 

 

 

Newsletters

SunWize publishes a seasonal newsletter containing information about project installations in our Dealer Spotlight section, sale items on solar products and components, SunWize corporate news, technical information and articles about SunWize products and systems. To subscribe to our newsletter please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800 81 SOLAR. Past newsletters are available below for downloading in Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf) format.

February 2008

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October 2006

June 2006

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January 2006

September 2005

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April 2004

January 2004


Engineering Bulletins

#4/08How Tough are PV Modules?
#3/08 Are you still running that generator?
Cut down on fuel costs with PV
#2/08 Snowed In? – No Problem!
#1/08 Difficult Site Challenges –
Problem Solved!


#7/07 PV Module Efficiency - what does it mean and how is it measured?
#6/07 –Residential versus Industrial PV Systems. What’s the difference?
#5/07 –Remote System Monitoring for PV Systems Using Low Voltage Alarms
#4/07 – When Does A Solar Energy System Make Sense for Remote Site Power?
#3/07 – Security Monitoring uses Solar Power

#2/07 – Why Isn’t a 12-Volt PV Module Really
12 Volts?
#1/07 – How Long Does It Take to Recharge Solar System Batteries?

#6/06
– PV System Design, Load Voltages and Efficiency
#5/06 – PV System Design and Loss of Load Probability (LOLP)
#4/06 – Solar Proves to be the Best Power Choice for Remote Locations
#3/06 – Using Solar for Cathodic Protection
#2/06 – What’s New at SunWize? Indestructible SolCharger Modules
#1/06 – Battery Backup Capability for Critical Facility Loads

#1/05 – Dry Tortugas Project Highlight
#2/05 – Logistics for Remote Site Power
#3/05 – Industrial DC Power Supplies
#4/05 – Solar Power for AC Equipment
#5/05 – PV Array Sizing
#6/05 – Determining System Loads
#7/05 – Custom Engineered Solar Modules
#8/05 – Solar Radiation & System Design

Product Mailings

SunWize and Steca Introduce PR Controllers