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Solar panels hit
the roof
Dominion Virginia Power will install
over 3,000 solar panels, capable
of generating more than 800kW of
electricity, at the Prologis Concorde
distribution center in Sterling, Virginia.
The panels will be installed on the
rooftops of two adjacent buildings
and will cover nearly 102,000ft2 .
“Our customers in Northern Virginia
are focused on renewable energy
and this installation reflects Dominion's
commitment to understanding how
solar power can fit into our generation
mix," said Ken Barker, vice president of
customer solutions.
“The partnership with Prologis will
enable us to evaluate the benefits
and study the impact of distributed
solar generation on our electric grid.”
“Prologis is dedicated to leading the
industry in sustainable development,
renewable energy and energy
efficiency,” said Drew Torbin, vice
president of renewable energy for
Prologis. “This project with Dominion
Virginia Power supports our efforts to
US imposes
import duties
The US department of commerce
has set preliminary duties of up to 81
percent on imports of carbon and
alloy steel wire rod from China, after
ruling the products were produced
using unfair government subsidies.
Commerce set a preliminary subsidy
rate of 81.36 percent for Hebei Iron
and Steel, and 10.30 percent for Benxi
Steel and all other Chinese producers
and exporters.
Complaints about imports of Chinese
hot-rolled carbon steel and alloy steel
rod were made by ArcelorMittal USA,
Charter Steel, Evraz Pueblo, Gerdau
Ameristeel, Keystone Consolidated
Industries and Nucor Corporation. It is
believed that Chinese imports totaled
$313 million in 2013.
Commerce will reach a final decision
by 12th November, at the same
time as its final decision in a parallel
investigation into dumping of the
steel wire rod.
improve the efficiency and profitability of our partners in the region.”
The installation for Prologis is the first NorthernVirginiaproject inDominion’s solar partnership
program, where the company leases rooftop or ground space at commercial, industrial
or public facilities for installation of solar panels. All the electricity generated in the $2.5
million project will flow to the electric grid for use by Dominion Virginia Power customers.
Construction was scheduled to begin in July, with the panels to be fully installed and
operational during October.
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