Sharp Provides Solar Modules for 1.6 Megawatt System for Google

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Sharp has provided solar modules for the largest commercial solar electricity system in the U.S. to date, recently installed at Google's corporate headquarters in Mountain View, California.

In addition to roof-mounted arrays, the system also features a new structure that encompasses two carports under which employees can park - and if they drive a plug-in hybrid, recharge - their cars.

"Sharp shares a common goal with Google, which is to create products and technologies that benefit society and improve consumers' lives," said Ron Kenedi, vice president of Sharp's Solar Energy Solutions Group.

"With this system, Google is setting an example for other corporations as to the tremendous environmental and financial benefits of solar energy. But even more so, Google is demonstrating that solar electricity is just like regular electricity, and it can power anything - from computers and copiers to servers and hybrid electric cars."

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