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Release Matrix Energy Inc. awarded contract to supply a grid connected 8.4 kWp photovoltaic system for Canada Custom’s and Revenue Agency Montreal, November, 2004 Matrix Energy Inc. announced today that it received a contract to provide an 8.4 kWp grid-connected photovoltaic system for the new border crossing station at Stanstead, Quebec. The 8.4 kWp solar system is comprised of forty eight, Shell Solar’s SQ series, 175 watt solar modules divided into three separate solar arrays each feeding a 3 kW Fronius inverter. The system is expected to generate over 16000 kwh of energy annually. Says Sylvain Saumure, the Project Manager for CCRA, “The brand new border station will replace the older facility that had been outgrown by the more that 385,000 cars and trucks that will now use that border each year”. The photovoltaic array will be a striking, aethestic feature of the new building clearly visible to the visitors to Canada given its installation directly above the vehicle entrance. According to Brian Wilkinson, President of Matrix Energy Inc., “this system is one that could be easily replicated across other non-residential and residential buildings across Canada. Over its useful lifetime of more than 40 years, one 100 watt solar module operating in Canada will produce more than 10 MWh of power. That goes a long way to reduce our GHG emissions while reinforcing our energy sustainability.” This new grid-tied photovoltaic system follows on the successful installation of other similar systems in Quebec and across Canada. For more information regarding this and other autonomous power products and systems, please contact the Autonomous Power Division of Matrix Energy Inc About Matrix Energy Inc: Matrix Energy Inc provides solar electric systems for residential and business, as well as autonomous power solutions while protecting the environment and provides sustainable energy solutions using solar, wind and micro hydro technologies. -30- For
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