News & Announcements
PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL POWER TO DEPLOY SOLAR+STORAGE
Suntech Power Development America (STPDAM) is partnering with Massachusetts-based Local Power LLC, a leader in U.S. based community energy strategy and implementation, to develop innovative solar microgrids in U.S. cities and towns.
In order to serve with municipal authorities known as Community Choice Aggregation(CCAs), Local Power will lead renewable energy microgrid development for STPDAM in the urban core of cities, on brownfield sites, and on the ... read more
Posted: July 2020
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RETHINKING CLEAN SOURCING AT THE SUMMIT
Ardi Arian, General Manager of Suntech Power Development America (STPDAM), recently served as a featured speaker at the 2020 Community Choice Energy Summit in Sacramento. He spoke on two panels addressing the technical and financing challenges associated with developing, constructing, and operating locally based solar projects that serve California communities with clean distributed energy.
According to Ardi, “I was pleased to contribute to the conference ... read more
Posted: March 2020
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Ardi Arian | Panelist | Community Choice Energy Summit- Jan 20-22, 2020
(Sacramento, CA) Identifying Project Funding With the recent formation of CCAs around the heaviest loads in Southern California (LA and San Diego), CCAs are now effectively replacing the IOUs as the primary procurers for over 600 Megawatts over the next couple years, and more beyond. MCE has already initiated its own major projects, and other CCAs are following suit, in the case of Redwood Coast even signing a MOU for offshore wind. This panel will bring together some of the financiers who are helping enable these projects to discuss near and longer term scenarios, deal flow and terms. Click Here for More Information
Posted: December 2019
Community Choice Energy Summit site
WEBINAR FOR MUNICIPALITIES TO DEVELOP BROWNFIELDS
On May 13, 2020, Ardi Arian, General Manager of Suntech Power Development America (STPDAM), and Greg Rosen, STPDAMs Financial Advisor, gave a webinar on Economic Benefits for Municipalities to Develop Solar on Brownfields for the Municipal Sustainable Energy Forum Group. The webinar covered the following ... read more
Posted: July 2020
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RETHINKING CLEAN SOURCING AT THE SUMMIT
In recognition of the challenges facing many communities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Suntech Power Development America (STPDAM) has made a contribution to the SF-Marin Food Bank. The donation will provide 500 meals to people and families in San Francisco and Marin County.
In Marin, 19% of the population is at risk of food insecurity, with about 50,000 people living below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Collectively, they need 52 million meals throughout ... read more
Posted: March 2020
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Find Support and Help With Site Selection, Planning & More on the EPA Website
Most solar projects follow a common project development pathway from a project's conception to its completion. This page details the major steps you will take along your pathway. Each step includes various resources and tools to assist you in achieving the development of your solar project.
Linked- December 2019
Introduction to EPA’s Local Government Solar
WE EXPAND OUR STPDAM TEAM
Suntech Power Development America (STPDAM) is pleased to announce two new members to its team. Joining the team are Uriel Ruiz, who will serve as Jr. Development Engineer, and Laura Lo, who will serve as the Office Manager.... read more
Posted: July 2020
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STPDAM EXPANDS ITS LEADERSHIP TEAM
Suntech Power Development America (STPDAM) is pleased to announce two new members to its leadership team. Joining the team are Greg Rosen, who will serve as Financial Advisor, and Farshid Javidkia, who will serve as Director of Engineering.
Greg Rosen has over 20 years of experience developing and financing solar projects totaling more than $400 million. Rosen’s ... read more
Farshid Javidkia has designed and constructed electrical power systems and substations since 2006 and solar power plants since 2010 ... read more
Posted: March 2020
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