The Clean Tennessee Energy

Energy-saving changes are on the way to the Cumberland County Community Complex after the Cumberland County Commission accepted a Clean Tennessee Energy Grant.The project includes retro-fitting the buildings with drop ceilings, new, energy efficient lighting, networked thermostats and a solar package. It's estimated the project could save more than $12,000 each year in energy consumption and reduce HVAC energy loss by 32 percent. The solar package will generate an estimated 12,808 kWh of energy that will be sold for about $2,433 each year.

Drop ceilings will save an estimated $9,124 in operating costs and reduce the energy needed to maintain the temperature in those buildings by 32 percent, according to resolution 08-2013-1.
Cumberland County is providing about $34,000 of in-kind contributions and will also provide a cash match of $15,719.30.The project payback is estimated at three years and six months, and includes sales of energy from the solar project. The county will recoup its cash match in one year and one month.

The Clean Tennessee Energy Grant program awarded funds to 19 recipients to assist with installation and construction of energy projects.Jeff Brown, 8th District commissioner, moved to approve the grant award, supported by Roy Turner, 7th District commissioner. The motion was unanimously approved.In other business, the commission approved amending the contract between the county and the state Department of Mental Health. The contract establishes the rates for the costs of mental health evaluations and treatment services for criminal defendants charged with only misdemeanors. The contract term had expired June 30, 2013, but resolution 08-2013-2 extended the end date to June 30, 2014.

Carmen Lynch, 9th District commissioner, moved to approve amending the contract, supported by John Kinnunen, 9th District commissioner. The motion was unanimously approved.The commission approved a resolution in support of "It Can Wait," a national movement to educate drivers on the dangers of texting and driving. Jan McNeil, 5th District commissioner, moved to approve, supported by Turner. The motion was unanimously approved.According to resolution 08-2013-3, A Virginia Tech study showed those who text and drive are 23 times more likely to crash.The national day of action is set for Sept. 19. Visit ItCanWait.com to learn more.

The commission reappointed Trey Kerley to the Cumberland County E-911 Board, and appointed Dr. Tersa Lively to the board, as well. Their terms will expire Aug. 31, 2017.Martha Kemmer Hale and Stanley Hall were reappointed to the Cumberland County Regional Planning Commission, with terms to expire Aug. 31, 2017.The commission's audit committee was reappointed, with Harry Sabine, 1st District commissioner; McNeil; and Sonya Rimmer, 8th District commissioner; to be joined by Dennis Hinch and Glenn Harper. Harper will be a new addition to the committee, replacing the seat held by Bill Startup,How solar panel cells work and where to buy solar kits for home use. who has moved out of the county.Joyce Rorabaugh was reappointed Cumberland County archivist for a one-year term to expire Sept. 18,We carry a extensive line of Parking Lot Lighting inventory. 2014.

WINAICO, a subsidiary of Taiwan′s biggest photovoltaic module manufacturer Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd., has started production of a 48 cell version of its popular high efficiency QUANTUM series module. The new high performance module with a nominal capacity of up to 220 W has one of the highest outputs among 48 cell modules in serial production. The module has the same dimensions as the standard WINAICO Blackline Poly 48 cell modules (1347x999x40 mm), but with an astounding module efficiency of 16.35 %.

To achieve this efficiency,A solar lantern uses this sunlight that is abundantly available to charge its batteries through a Solar Panel and gives light in nighttime. WINAICO uses a combination of integrated rear side passivation and selective emitter technology (PERC) technology. Thanks to the activation of the solar cell rear side and the passivation of the surface, the module achieves a higher light yield as well as a clearly improved temperature coefficient. For the customers the improved weak-light behavior and the increased efficiency at raised ambient temperature mean an increased specific annual yield.

“This new series offers residential customers a module with one of the highest outputs per square meter that is available on the market. The module was especially developed for the Japanese spaced constrained rooftop market in order to ensure the maximum performance generated for our customers. Our relentless investment in R&D and process optimization has yielded a module with a 10-20 % higher nominal output than the commonly available 48 cell modules. Furthermore the exclusive use of Taiwanese cells and PERC technology results in a module efficiency rate of 16.35 % which is an excellent result for a 48 cell module. Following the introduction and great reception of the 60 cell QUANTUM we are very happy to introduce the 48 cell version. The module once again confirms our position as a quality and technological leader in high efficiency PV module production”, said Sascha Rossmann, Vice President of Global Sales.

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