Warriors Go Solar – Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Monday, January 18, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM - by Press Release

New, Solar-Powered Practice Facility will save more than $2,000,000 in electricity costs over 25 years

JANUARY 21 (Oakland, CA): A ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the new solar installation at the Golden State Warriors practice facility in downtown Oakland, California, will be on Thursday, January 21 at 10:00 a.m. Warrior’s President Robert Rowell and rookie guard Stephen Curry will be joined by Mark Danenhower, President of the Solar Company, at the unveiling of the new solar system.

About the Solar–Powered Warriors Practice Facility

The 537 SunPower SPR-305-WHT-U Modules installed by The Solar Company (based in Castro Valley, CA) will generate an estimated daily production of 758.9 kWh of electricity for the practice facility.

The system will enable the basketball team to save an estimated $36,000 on their electric bill in the first year of operation – and more than two million dollars over 25 years.

Solar System Information:

• 143.5kW System Size
• 537 SunPower SPR-305-WHT-U Modules
• 23 SunPower SPR-6000m (277V) Inverters
• Estimated Average Daily Production is 758.9kWH
• Estimated Annual Production is 277,008kWH
• System is sized to eliminate approximately 26% of current electrical usage
• Array Panels cover Approximately 9,641 sq. ft.
• Save about $36,000 per year on their Electric bill
• Projected Savings in 10 Years - $503,000
• Projected Savings in 25 Years - $2,094,000

About The Golden State Warriors

For more information on the Golden State Warriors, please visit www.warriors.com

About The Solar Company

Mark Danenhower founded The Solar Company after recognizing the need for skilled, experienced, and certified installers for the solar panel installation business in California. In business since 1990, the company became The Solar Company in 2004.

The Solar Company stays up to date and educated on the newest and best installations practices. The install crew has been professionally trained and has worked with Mr. Danenhower since 1998. All installers have received training through the SunPower University and one is also a licensed general contractor.

The Solar Company has two NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) certified individuals: Mark Danenhower and Eric Piekarczyk.