Since 2010, VGI has installed Kyocera solar modules on six Chicago buildings ranging in size from 18 to 70 units, providing more than 600 people with the opportunity to use renewable energy in their daily lives.
The partnership with Kyocera is part of the company’s commitment to bringing solar power to an underserved sector of the population: residents of low-income, urban areas, according to Van Vincent, CEO, VGI Energy.
Kyocera’s MyGen Pro system includes Kyocera’s solar modules, Enphase and SMA inverters, mounting systems, monitoring packages and all hardware and components necessary to install solar electric system on nearly any building. The system can be sized to meet a wide range of power requirements for residential or light commercial buildings.
“Kyocera’s MyGen Pro offering is ideal for this application because it gives VGI choice and flexibility when incorporating proven, reliable solar energy into virtually any housing structure while saving crucial time,” said Steve Hill, president, Kyocera Solar.
VGI is a member of Kyocera’s new Diamond Partner Program for solar PV installers. VGI receives first access to the company’s latest products and technology innovations, best price guarantees, special sales, discounted training programs, online tools for lead-generation and enhanced technical support.
Kyocera Solar North American manufacturing facility surpasses 2 million module production
In December, Kyocera announced that the company’s North American manufacturing facilities have surpassed production of two million photovoltaic (PV) solar modules.