Swinerton Renewable Energy Selects Applied Energy Technologies' (AET) Rayport™-G ECO Ground Mount System for 30 MW-DC Solar Project in North Carolina

AETs engineering team designs system for unique site characteristics, on flood plain

DETROIT - January 6, 2016 - Applied Energy Technologies (AET), a preferred supplier of commercial and utility-scale racking systems and one of the top 10 solar racking companies in the United States, is proud to announce that Swinerton Renewable Energy has selected the Rayport™-G ECO mounting system for a 30 MW-DC project in North Carolina.


AETs engineering team provided substantial support for the system due to the unique site conditions. Extensive custom engineering was required to design the 30 MW-DC project taking into consideration flood plain levels. The site had a variable flood plain height from 2 to 6 based on the terrain of the site. AET performed a detailed analysis to determine final post lengths and post sizes required to maintain a leading edge height that was above the required flood plain height for the project.
AET is recognized industry-wide for its high level of precision, detail and streamlined processes enabling them to support projects of all sizes in varying locations. For this particular project, AET successfully delivered materials for the entire 30 MW-DC project over a six week period in order to meet Swinertons timeline.

"Swinerton is one of the EPC industry leaders and we are delighted to work with them on another joint project. It is rewarding to have an association with companies who are the best in the business," said Aaron Faust, VP of Business Development for AET. "Our ability to execute on these large utility-scale projects is a validation of both our system and our expertise."

The Rayport™-G ECO is strong and durable, having been engineered to withstand the most challenging environmental conditions. It is also light and compact, allowing for high shipping density, significantly reducing freight costs and enabling easier handling on the job site.

"We selected AET not only for their high quality product, but because we knew they would meet our strict deadline and still provide the level of engineering and design support needed for this particular project," said George Hershman, VP and Division Manager of Swinerton Renewable Energy.

About Applied Energy Technologies (AET)
Applied Energy Technologies (AET), a leading provider of world-class solar mounting solutions, delivers top quality engineering, manufacturing and installation (EMI) services for bankable utility and commercial-scale solar projects. With an impeccable track record of more than 275 MW in completed projects, 100% on time delivery, 100% on budget, and zero warranty claims, AET meets the highest standards in product manufacturing, design and engineering, and installation required by some of the solar industrys foremost leaders. AET has more than 30 years of product development and engineering experience, and creates mounting solutions that stand up to harsh environmental conditions, meet tough budget constraints, and are fast and easy to install. For more information, visit: http://aetenergy.com.

About Swinerton Renewable Energy
Swinerton Renewable Energy offers engineering, procurement, construction, and SOLV® services for solar photovoltaic plants throughout North America to a diverse range of clients. Over 127 years of building landmark projects, Swinerton has forged a reputation for unsurpassed safety, workmanship, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction. Today, the Swinerton team takes pride in building cost-effective solar systems that will generate reliable, clean power for many years to come. SRE has delivered over 850 MW solar projects and our SOLV team manages over 1 GW of PV plants. For more information on Swinerton Renewable Energy, visit its blog, Swinerton Builds Tomorrow and Twitter.

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