Unirac and KYOCERA Partner to Create Modern 1.16 MW PV Installation on Historic New Jersey Site

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Unirac, Inc., North America's leading provider of infrastructure for solar power systems, announced today that it has teamed with Kyocera Solar, Inc. to update the historic Masonic Lodge of New Jersey with a 1.16MW solar installation. Designed by NJ Solar Power, the solar installation is framed with Unirac's innovative PV mounting solution, the ISYS Ground Mount (IGM), and equipped with 5,656 Kyocera Solar KD205 modules. It will generate approximately 1,547,412 kWh of solar energy a year, reducing both the Masonic Lodge's carbon footprint and its utility expenses.

"Unirac's dedication to being an industry leader is manifested in its products," said Unirac CEO Doug May. "The IGM is designed to be an incredibly cost-effective system with the most scalable supply chain possible. Its groundbreaking installation rate of more than 10 modules per man-hour, components that require zero fabrication, and extreme strength-to-weight ratio make IGM the clear choice for large-scale PV projects," May added.

Preassembly is one of IGM's outstanding benefits — especially in locations like the Northeast, where on-site assembly can be thwarted by inclement weather. Module preassembly capability means that up to 30 percent of overall project labor can be performed indoors or on-site in a shelter, protected from the elements. This not only allows for increased installation speeds but also contributes to reduced labor rates and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

"As a world leading supplier of solar energy solutions, Kyocera partners with companies that share our commitment to quality and innovation — practices that Unirac consistently demonstrates with its advanced product line and industry expertise," stated Steve Hill, president of Kyocera Solar, Inc.

Unirac's full line of innovative PV mounting solutions, including the ISYS Ground Mount system used in this New Jersey installation, will be on display in booth 7610 at the Intersolar North America trade show, held July 12-14 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.

Links to additional information:

• KYOCERA press release: http://www.kyocerasolar.com/news/news_detail.cfm?key=919
• ISYS Ground Mount: http://www.unirac.com/mounting-solutions/isys.php
• Doug May, CEO of Unirac: http://www.unirac.com/?q=executive-team
• Intersolar: http://www.intersolar.us/

About Unirac®

Unirac, a Hilti company, is North America's leading provider of infrastructure for solar power systems. Recognized as an industry innovator on both the product and process side, Unirac is one of the fastest growing companies in the solar industry. Unirac has achieved certifications for both ISO 9001:2008 for QMS and ISO 14001:2004 for EMS. Its industrial-grade solar mount solutions meet 'Made in America', 'Buy American', ARRA and Ontario Power Authority FIT and microFIT criteria. For more information about Unirac, please visit http://www.unirac.com.

About KYOCERA

Kyocera Corporation (NYSE: KYO)(TOKYO:6971) (http://global.kyocera.com/), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine ceramics (also known as "advanced ceramics"). By combining these engineered materials with metals and plastics, and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of solar power generating systems, telecommunications equipment, printers, copiers, electronic components, semiconductor packages, cutting tools and industrial ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2011, the company's net sales totaled 1.27 trillion yen (approx. USD15.3 billion). The company is ranked #604 on Forbes magazine's 2011 "Global 2000" listing of the world's largest publicly traded companies.

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Lisa Hawes
Sterling Communications for Unirac
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SOURCE Unirac, Inc.