Toyota Plans Major Solar Thin-Film Roofing Project (NJ)

[jpak]

http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/home

(scroll down to "latest headlines")

Solar Integrated Technologies has been awarded a contract by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. to provide a 700 kW BIPV (Building-Integrated PV - my edit) roofing system for their New York region parts-distribution center located in West Caldwell, New Jersey.

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This 700 kW solar project, located in West Caldwell, is the largest size system eligible for New Jersey's solar program. New Jersey has become a very active market for solar applications due to its solar rebates and other incentive programs including tax exemptions.

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[BuddyYoung]

1. Smart move by Toyota, and the state of NJ is to be applauded. nt

nt

[benburch]

2. Toyota is about the most energy-responsible company on the planet.

And this is GOOD BUSINESS for them!

[XemaSab]

17. GM has the largest roof-mounted PV system in the world

:shrug:

[Kolesar]

18. Toyota is against tougher fuel economy standards, though ... eom

[sakabatou]

3. Someday, there will be photovolatic roofs for cars

so the bateries can be charged while parked. Or maybe I'm just spouting something of randomly...

[kestrel91316]

12. I think it's highly feasible for hybrids, and with a plug-in option would

REALLY be cool! You'd only rarely need gas.

[Ready4Change]

13. I think the amount of solar a Prius roof would collect...

Wouldn't do a whole lot. Moving a car at speed really takes a lot of energy.

However, every little bit helps.

[kestrel91316]

14. For the folks who do slow city driving, it would be a boost to the

batteries that they would appreciate. Nobody expects rooftop solar to RUN a car, but if it keeps the batteries on a hybrid more topped off, that's a tangible benefit.

[Massacure]

15. Don't skyscrapers block the sun?

[kestrel91316]

16. In the heart of many downtowns it might be an issue, but here in Los

Angeles, most parts of this HUGE city have way too much sun. Like today.

[ClassWarrior]

4. Can I get that stuff for my home?

NGU.

[jpak]

6. I believe you can get PV kits at yer local Big Box Hardware store in NJ

n/t

[ClassWarrior]

7. I'm not in NJ, tho.

I'm in WI...

NGU.

[WhiteTara]

10. there are many distributors

in our area is the famous Real Goods and they have everything solar. They run their store on solar and it looks as though they are supplying electricity to the grid as well.

Go to your fav web search and look for it!

You will love solar. No line hum.

[ClassWarrior]

11. How much of an initial investment is needed?

NGU.

[NJCher]

5. that's right by me!

I'll have to drive over and take some pics and post 'em for you guys.

Looks like Solar Integrated Technologies is a UK company that also operates in San Diego.




Cher

[Taverner]

8. When are they gonna add panels to the roofs of Prius'?

To get even better mileage?

That would be cool!

[ClassWarrior]

9. Speaking of that, I think "Who Killed The Electric Car"...

...opens wide this week:

http://www.sonyclassics.com/whokilledtheelectriccar/

NGU.