I recently read that the energy required to produce a solar cell was more than the cell would ever actually produce within it's lifetime. hmmm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Warren" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 12:50 AM Subject: Re: [OT]: Gas & taxes (was Online electronics store) Brendan Moran wrote: > --Brendan, who thinks that the top of every building in North > America should be covered in some form of solar collector. Not a bad idea... SAN JOSE, CA, NOV. 14, 2001 -- Cypress Semiconductor (NYSE: CY), a global supplier of high-performance integrated circuits, today announced that it is deploying a large solar electric generation system at its new headquarters building in San Jose to offset expensive peak power purchases from the grid. The 335 kW solar rooftop array is being manufactured, designed and installed by PowerLight Corporation of Berkeley, California (www.powerlight.com). When completed, this system will be the largest photovoltaic (PV) system in the Silicon Valley, generating enough electricity to power more than 300 homes. "Investing in clean, reliable solar energy is consistent with Cypress's track record of being pioneers in technology innovation and leaders in our community," said Cypress president and CEO T.J. Rodgers. "We see no reason why other Silicon Valley firms shouldn't follow suit - this project was entirely justifiable on economic merits alone." "Silicon Valley is a natural leader in recognizing and implementing new solutions to California's energy needs," noted PowerLight CEO Tom Dinwoodie. "As with the introduction of distributed computing, onsite distributed solar generation offers customers flexibility and increased control over their energy demand. Cypress' new 335 kW solar system will help Cypress efficiently and reliably meet its energy needs - and provide excess generation back to the grid for a return." "Commercially-sized solar PV is a smart long-term investment, especially during tough economic times," added Rodgers. "On-site solar PV addresses our nation's energy security and insulates us from future price volatility. Wider PV deployment will ensure all Americans a safe, reliable and stable energy supply, while reducing our dependence on foreign energy sources." The PowerGuard solar panels will reduce Cypress' utility costs substantially over the next three decades, while extending the lifetime of the roof and providing added thermal insulation benefits to the building. PowerGuard is a patented, lightweight PV roofing assembly that delivers clean solar electricity to the building while protecting the roof from damaging effects of weather and UV radiation. The project is being underwritten in part by rebates from the California Energy Commission's Emerging Renewables Buydown program, and incentives from California PUC. -Andy === Andrew Warren -- aiw@cypress.com === Principal Design Engineer === Cypress Semiconductor Corporation === === Opinions expressed above do not === necessarily represent those of === Cypress Semiconductor Corporation -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics