ESA Powers Up New 2MW Solar Energy Farm in an Agrotourism Region of Umbria Italy

Castel Giorgio array resides in harmony with the natural environment

Lake Mary, Fl., May 26th, 2011 – ESA announced today that it recently commissioned a 2-megawatt (MW) solar farm in the municipality of Castel Giorgio, in the region of Umbria Italy.

The solar farm was constructed in approximately five months on 14-acres of undeveloped land rented by ESA. It is nestled amongst farming land on the summit of a high plateau just miles from Lake of Bolsena, an area rich in numerous tourist establishments, largely for camping, agrotourism and bed and breakfasts.
The 8,350-panel solar array is one of the largest concentration of photovoltaic modules on one site in the region. It is also the largest project in the Castel Giorgio council.

“This new solar farm builds on Canadian Solar’s rich heritage in serving Italy’s vibrant renewable market, and we’re pleased to partner with ESA to bring clean energy to Umbria,” said Shawn Qu, CEO of Canadian Solar. “This 2 MW project demonstrates Castel Giorgio’s energy leadership. It’s a testament to the quality and efficiency of our modules that Canadian Solar was chosen to be part of one of the largest solar project in the municipality.”

The project utilized 4,150 Canadian Solar panels and 4200 Trina Solar panels. In its first year of operation, this newly commissioned array has the potential to generate 3.1 million kilowatt hours (kWh) — roughly the equivalent annual demand of 300 average-size homes. Utilizing a proprietary monitoring system to track energy produced and store historical data, ESA can monitor the system from anywhere in the world.

The solar energy array was designed, engineered, procured, constructed and managed by ESA utilizing local labor. The solar farm will be operated and maintained by ESA. Enel, Italy’s largest power company, will purchase the electricity generated by the system through the feed-in-tariff program at a predictable rate.

“Projects like our solar farm demonstrate a fundamental shift in the value of renewable energy sources,” said Mariano Lopez, CEO of ESA. “We’re proud to have commissioned this array because it represents positive movement towards achieving energy independence.”

He added, “We have no intention of stopping here. We have upcoming plans that include additional large-scale solar installations — because renewable energy is definitely the way of the future.”

About ESA Renewables, LLC
Located in Lake Mary, FL, ESA Renewables has positioned itself as a leader in the industry providing turnkey solar PV systems globally. ESA owns and operates a diverse portfolio of over 400 solar PV power generating facilities located in the United States, Puerto Rico, Spain and Italy. ESA’s scope of services for these projects includes financing, engineering, construction, procurement and commissioning and long term operation and maintenance. With headquarters in Castellon Spain, ESA has additional offices in Florida, Puerto Rico, France and Italy. For more information about ESA Renewables, LLC, please visit www.esarenewables.com or call 407-268-6455.

What are Elastometric Adhesives?

Elastomeric adhesives exhibit excellent bonding characteristics while providing a tough, waterproof bond that will not crack or become brittle. They outperform silicones, acrylics, and rubber cements with greater strength, durability, and surface versatility.

Resistant to a wide-variety of chemicals and environments, elastomeric adhesives are impervious to dilute acids and dilute caustics and can be submerged in fresh or salt water once they are completely cured. Elastomerics are great for bonding objects subject to wear due to abrasion resistance. With temperature environmental ranges between minus 40 degrees Celsius to 150 degrees Celsius, elastomerics remain flexible in all weather conditions, and can be painted to match surrounding surfaces.

Advanced Strength
Elastomeric adhesives offer advanced strength characteristics including tensile strength up to 3500 psi. Peel strength is also superior ranging from 30 psi on thermoplastic rubber to 40 psi on glass. Electric dielectric strength is up to 400 volts/mil.

Applications of Use
Applications for elastomeric adhesives range from bonding lead wires to loudspeakers, mounting wires to diamond wafers, sealing tanks and pipes as well as repairing conveyor belts.

About Hernon Manufacturing

Hernon manufactures over 400 grades of high performance military and industrial grade adhesives, sealants, coatings and related equipment. Hernon’s products are being used successfully in many demanding industries such as: aerospace, automotive and marine. Hernon also provides many solutions in diverse applications such as: ammunition, appliance, audio, custom jewelry, toys, defense, electrical, electronics, heavy vehicle and weapons. For more information, visit their website at http://www.hernon.com or call 800-527-0004.

ESA Renewables Moves Earth for Wingate Solar Farm

After leveling 26 feet of land, ESA Renewables completes construction of a 1 MW solar farm in Cherokee County, North Carolina.


Lake Mary, FL May 19, 2011 – ESA Renewables, LLC recently commissioned a 1 megawatt (MW) solar farm in Murphy, North Carolina. The solar installation is located on a 16 acre parcel of land. Prior to construction, the site required extensive earth moving work, including the leveling of 26 feet of dirt to balance out the site for optimal installation and energy generation.

Murphy, North Carolina, is the county seat of Cherokee County located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. This small community of less than 2,000 residents will benefit from the renewable energy generated from the 1 MW solar farm as all of the power generated will be sold back to the Tennessee Valley Authority providing power to the local utility grid.

"Renewable energy installations like Wingate aid the movement toward clean solar energy powering homes and businesses across the country," said Jeffrey Burkett, president of ESA Renewables. "ESA is pleased to be an integral part of that movement."

The farm was designed, engineered, procured, constructed and managed by ESA Renewables, LLC. ESA will operate and maintain the farm for the duration of the 10-year contract.

The solar array consists of approximately 4,340 230 watt Canadian Solar polycrystalline modules, which are known for their industry leading PTC efficiency ratings. The system will produce an estimated 1.3 million kilowatt-hours each year, which is enough to power more than 150 average sized homes. As well, the PV system reduces carbon emissions of 936 tons of CO2 a year, which is the equivalent of 4,681 trees sequestered annually.

"The installation of this clean energy project has had a large community impact through job creation," said Jeffrey Burkett, president of ESA Renewables. "Eighteen local construction workers, supervisors, electricians and engineers have been employed since its inception."

About ESA Renewables, LLC
Located in Lake Mary, FL, ESA Renewables has positioned itself as a leader in the industry providing turnkey solar PV systems globally. ESA owns and operates a diverse portfolio of over 400 solar PV power generating facilities located in the United States, Puerto Rico, Spain and Italy. ESA’s scope of services for these projects includes financing, engineering, construction, procurement and commissioning and long term operation and maintenance. With headquarters in Castellon Spain, ESA has additional offices in Florida, Puerto Rico, France and Italy. For more information about ESA Renewables, LLC, please visit www.esarenewables.com or call 407-536-5346.

Should I Use Methyls or Ethyls?

Classic cyanoacrylates are represented by ethyl and methyl chemistries. Generally, the methyls offer better bond strengths on metals, the ethyls providing better strengths on everything else. Substrate selection and bond line configuration directly influence adhesive performance.

For example, two polished bare metal surfaces are best bonded with a methyl grade. By comparison, better results would be generated by an ethyl grade when bonding a single bare metal surface, such as an emblem to an automobile fender. Why? The automobile fender is painted, and while composed of metal, the adhesive is in contact with the acrylic paint layer, a plastic surface. To summarize; use methyls when bonding bare metal-to-metal, ethlys for everything else.

About Hernon Manufacturing
Hernon manufactures over 400 grades of high performance military and industrial grade adhesives, sealants, coatings and related equipment. Hernon’s products are being used successfully in many demanding industries such as: aerospace, automotive and marine. Hernon also provides many solutions in diverse applications such as: ammunition, appliance, audio, custom jewelry, toys, defense, electrical, electronics, heavy vehicle and weapons. For more information, visit their website at http://www.hernon.com or call 800-527-0004.

Blairsville Solar Farm Provides Solar Energy Educational Tool for Local College

Young Harris College students and faculty tour 1MW Blairsville, Georgia solar farm

Lake Mary, Fl., May 4th, 2011 -ESA Renewables, LLC, a leading turnkey solar system provider, recently opened the Blairsville, Georgia solar farm that it financed, engineered, procured, and constructed to physics students and faculty members of Young Harris College for an educational renewable energy tour.

Recently, more than 30 college students and faculty members led by Ray Baishali, PhD, Instructor of Physics and Physical Geography, traveled to Blairsville, approximately 10 miles away from campus to tour the five acre photovoltaic farm.

“I would like to thank ESA and BRMEMC for providing the students this golden opportunity to visit the Blairsville solar farm. The trip was exceptionally useful and informative,” said Dr. Baishali Ray.

Students and faculty were able to walk amongst the four 260kW PV powered inverters and 4,340 high-powered solar modules as they were instructed on the working operations of the system.

"It was an honor to host Young Harris College and to be able to be a part of the students continuing education," said Jeffrey Burkett, President of ESA Renewables.  "Solar energy has gained momentum in the US.  Through simple, educational programs such as this, ESA Renewables hopes to pass on our knowledge to future generations to continue the innovation and growth of the solar industry.”

The renewable energy producing farm was commissioned in January of 2011 and is located approximately 100 miles northeast of Atlanta in Blairsville, GA.  The 1MW project is expected to generate approximately 1,303,000 kWh of energy annually.  This solar array constitutes the largest privately held ground mounted connected system in Georgia. 

“Blue Ridge Mountain EMC was pleased to be able to facilitate this opportunity for Young Harris College students to observe up close an operational solar farm. We appreciate Javier Gorbe, Vice-President of Technical Operations at ESA Renewables, for taking the time to speak with the students and answer their questions concerning renewable energy,” said Byron McCombs, Blue Ridge Mountain EMC Staff Assistant.

Founded in 2002, ESA is a solar engineering company positioned as a leader in the industry providing turnkey solar PV systems globally. ESA owns and operates a diverse portfolio of over 400 solar PV power generating facilities located in the United States, Puerto Rico, Spain and Italy. ESA’s scope of services includes financing, engineering, construction, testing and operation and maintenance. For more information about ESA, please visit or call 407-536-5346.