PENNINGTON, N.J., Jan. 13, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- WorldWater & Power Corp. (OTCBB:WWAT), developer and marketer of proprietary high-power solar systems, today announced the completion and commissioning of a nearly 400 kilowatt photovoltaic system project by Quantum Energy Group, the construction and engineering subsidiary it acquired in 2005.
The new photovoltaic (PV) system provides solar power to offset electric utility consumption at a complex of four tenant-occupied buildings in Menlo Park, California, south of San Francisco. The buildings house more than 50 different types of businesses, ranging from high-tech, dot-com companies to auto repair businesses. Total system output is approximately 386,125 watts, which is expected to meet virtually all of the current annual electric usage charges for the four buildings.
Quantum Energy Group designed and installed PV arrays on the roofs of three of the buildings, with extensions that allow part of the system to serve as an awning over each of the front entrances. For the fourth building, the PV system was installed in the front parking area. Quantum worked closely with the utility company, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), to install the systems and ensure successful interconnection with the local electric grid. Each system has been approved for rebate funding from the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC).
The buildings -- three concrete tilt-up structures and one metal building -- were built 15 to 45 years ago. They were originally designed and built with sub-metering, meaning each suite has its own utility meter, and each building has its own house meter for perimeter security lighting and equipment room lighting. Quantum redesigned the electric services for each building, removed the original service systems, and installed the newly redesigned systems. The 50 individual customer meters were removed and four new meters, one for each building, were installed. "As far as we know, this is the first renovation project in northern California to have these combination meters installed satisfactorily and approved by all governing agencies," said Matthew J. Nelson, Vice President, Operations & Engineering for WorldWater & Power and President and CEO of Quantum Energy Group.
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WorldWater & Power Corporation is a full-service, international solar electric engineering and water management company with unique, high-powered and patented solar technology that provides solutions to a broad spectrum of the world's electricity and water supply problems. For more information about WorldWater & Power Corp., visit the website at www.worldwater.com. Information about Quantum Energy Group is available at www.quantumenergygroup.com.
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