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April 13, 2011
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UNI-SOLAR Brand Photovoltaics Installed In NY South Country School District
Auburn Hills MI (SPX) Apr 13, 2011
United Solar has announced the completion of a 807 kilowatt (kW) solar power system on a total of six school rooftops in the South Country School District in New York. "UNI-SOLAR laminates are a perfect fit for the South Country School District which was looking to install efficient and powerful solar energy systems," said AGT's President, Michael Kornahrens. "We are proud to provide excellent products to help the South Country School District strive for energy independence and play a major ... read more

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