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SunMaxx Solar Installs Solar Hot Water System at Richard Stockton College

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –March 28, 2012 – Binghamton , NY – SunMaxx Solar, a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components, is pleased to announce the installation of a solar thermal system at Richard Stockton College in Galloway, NJ. SunMaxx in conjunction with Intelligent Green Solutions (IGS) worked with Richard Stockton College to plan, design and install a solar thermal system on three of the campus buildings. The install included 90 TitanPowerPlus SU2 Flat Plate Solar Collectors (30 panels on each building) and a 512 Gallon Solar Hot Water Storage Tank. Each of the 3 buildings was actually a paired set of student residence halls, and the installation called for three identical solar hot water systems to be installed on these dormitories. The scope of the project called for each solar thermal systems to meet no less than 27% of the 3,138 gallons of hot water that was used in each dorm every day during the school year. Additionally, the system was required to provide complete overheat-protection during the three summer months when the residence halls were not used. This installation is was completed in December 2011. Adam Farrell, CEO of SunMaxx Solar comments, “ We are thrilled that SunMaxx Solar enabled Richard Stockton College to meet their green energy goals with a successful solar energy design using SunMaxx solar industry leading products .” SunMaxx Solar aims to build a sustainable future for our global community and is proud that the company’s installations greatly contribute to reducing the carbon footprint. In today’s energy consuming world, SunMaxx offers world-class solar energy and renewable products, striving to meet the increasing need for alternative energy sources.

SunMaxx Solar Donates Solar Flat Plates to Sidney High School

Sydney, NY May 5, 2011 SunMaxx Solar has once again partnered with Sidney High School to help create awareness in the Solar energy field. Science Teachers Rich Townsend and Jay Waltz from Sidney High School have been awarded a grant for the purchase and implementation of a solar hot water heating system as well as a solar lighting system from SunMaxx to help heat the science trailer during the winter months. The goal of the project is to begin training our students in the renewable energy field. Solar heating systems will become immensely popular in the US and Sidney High School students will have a competitive advantage in the college and job market as a direct result of their participation in this project. SunMaxx Solar is very proud to help with this project. The owner and CEO, Adam Farrell, is a Sidney High School Alum and reflects on his experience in high school as a major reason why he started the company 13 years ago after doing a solar project in class with Mr. Townsend. SunMaxx Solar is a national company that manufactures and designs solar products, with offices in Bainbridge, Binghamton and Denver, CO as well as our offshore facility in Spittal, Austria.

SunMaxx Solar’s CEO Adam Farrell Speaks at Maryland’s Law School

Baltimore, MD April 18, 2011 The students at Maryland Law are truly fortunate to have been educated about the state of the solar industry by someone as knowledgeable and accomplished as Adam Farrell, CEO SunMaxx Solar. From technological aspects, to regulatory and incentive frameworks of nations around the world, to a wide range of recurring legal issues in the private market, Mr. Farrell knows it all. Moreover, Mr. Farrell's clear talent as a public speaker and his incredible history as a young entrepreneur made for a captivating presentation which is sure to linger in the minds of attendees for some time to come. In this harsh economic environment, many students are looking to make their own opportunities. SunMaxx Solar's CEO Adam Farrell relayed his experience of starting his first company, Silicon Solar, as a high school student at the age of 15. Recognizing the importance and potential of solar energy, his role as a forerunner in championing solar thermal systems in the United States captivated the audience. Knowing that any person, regardless of age, can make a substantial positive impact, Farrell has incorporated this into his vision in his current company, SunMaxx Solar. Inspired by Francis Bacon's quote “Knowledge is power,” SunMaxx Solar is dedicated to arming younger generations with the knowledge and the tools needed we enter a new era where the knowledge about alternative energy sources is power.

SunMaxx Solar Donates Solar Flat Plates to Two Texas Schools

Fort Hood, TX March 31, 2011 SunMaxx Solar donated seven SunMaxx TitanPower Plus-SU2 flat plate collectors on March 24, 2011 at Fort Hood's welcome center. SunMaxx Solar CEO Adam Farrell presented the flat plate collectors to Central Texas College and Killeen High School at the private event. Chairman Mark Winans of the Electronics Department accepted the donation of four solar flat plate collectors on behalf of Central Texas College. The four flat plates, valued at $1,987, will be used for various educational projects that will be offered by the college. The Principal accepted the donation of three solar flat plate collectors on behalf of Killeen High School. The three flat plates, valued at $1,490, will be used to introduce the high school students to the use of solar energy as the nation continues to push to become a greener society.

SunMaxx Solar’s CEO Adam Farrell Speaks in Summit at Cornell University

Ithaca, NY March 31, 2011 SunMaxx Solar's CEO Adam Farrell participated in the We Live NY Summit held at Cornell University's Statler Hotel from March 24-26, 2011. Attracting the bright entrepreneurial minds of Cornell University, the summit aimed to foster an environment where successful NY business leaders could impart their wisdom and experiences of establishing their companies to the next generation of entrepreneurs. In this harsh economic environment, many students are looking to make their own opportunities. Armed with questions from how to find funding to how to utilize community resources, these young entrepreneurs eagerly listened to the experiences the panelists' shared. As a Cornell University alumnus, SunMaxx Solar's CEO Adam Farrell relayed his experience of starting his first company, Silicon Solar, as a high school student at the age of 15. Recognizing the importance and potential of solar energy, his role as a forerunner in championing solar thermal systems in the United States captivated the audience. Knowing that any person, regardless of age, can make a substantial positive impact, Farrell has incorporated this into his vision in his current company, SunMaxx Solar. Through generous donations, most recently donating $3500 of solar flat plate collectors to two Texas schools, Farrell hopes SunMaxx Solar will bolster interest among the younger generations towards capturing the full potential of solar energy. He believes it is crucial to introduce students to the new technology in hopes to spark interest in solar innovation in the future leaders of the country. Inspired by Francis Bacon's quote “Knowledge is power,” SunMaxx Solar is dedicated to arming younger generations with the knowledge and the tools needed we enter a new era where the knowledge about alternative energy sources is power.

Silicon Solar’s Todd Paternoster Speaks To Sidney Elementary Students About Renewable Energy

Todd Paternoster, Solar Thermal Training Manager at Silicon Solar Inc, was invited to the 5th grade students at Sidney Elementary School, where they had just started a new unit on renewable energy and ecological conservation. Mr. Paternoster has been traveling the United States, training solar installers as part of Silicon Solar's solar thermal training and solar classes program.

Silicon Solar & Sidney High School Partnership

The recent partnership between Silicon Solar Inc, manufacturer of SunMaxx Solar Hot Water Systems and Sidney High School has attracted the attention of the New York Media. The Daily Star, Oneonta NY's daily newspaper recently featured an article by Staff Writer Mark Boshnack, which outlined and applauded the partnership and its benefits to the students of Sidney High School and the education system across the United States.

Sidney High School Partners With Silicon Solar Inc

Sidney High School, a small school in Upstate New York, was recently given a state-of-the-art SunMaxx Thermosyphon Solar Hot Water System. The Solar System, which incorporates a solar collector and an integrated solar hot water storage tank, is widely used for its economic and ecological benefits in countries around the world, but will be used for educational purposes at Sidney High School.

SunMaxx Solar works with Cornell University to Move Beyond Coal

SunMaxx & Cornell Partner With Solar ThermalSunMaxx Solar joined members of the Cornell Community to celebrate progress on the Cornell Climate Action Plan including a new Solar Hot Water System recently installed on the new Combined Heat and Power Plant. The team from SunMaxx Solar joined University President Skorton, state officials, environmental leaders and media at Cornell University on Friday, Jan. 15 to celebrate progress on Cornell's Climate Action Plan (CAP). The new Combined Heat and Power Project utilizes a SunMaxx Evacuated Tube Solar Thermal system to heat the facility. These projects are part of Cornell University’s aggressive efforts towards moving beyond coal. A SunMaxx Evacuated Tube combisystem consisting of 15 SunMaxx-30s ties into the radiant floor and domestic hot water of the facility. SunMaxx-30 Solar Collectors are primarily designed for larger commercial and municipal domestic hot water systems, as well solar radiant and space heating systems. In 2007, President David Skorton signed a letter of intent pledging his support for the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment. The commitment requires that Cornell develop a Climate Action Plan to guide the university toward zero-carbon emissions. Cornell's new Combined Heat and Power Project will immediately reduce coal consumption by 80 percent and provides the majority of the campus's need for heat and electricity. SunMaxx Solar is very excited to help Cornell University, a leader in sustainability, achieve its goal of moving beyond coal.