Far West Rice, Inc. is a rice milling and marketing company located in the heart of the rice growing region of Northern California. The multi-million dollar solar project, being built by Pacific Power Management of Auburn, Calif., and managed by Far West Solar, qualifies for a $1,802,363 rebate from PG&E, according to Pacific Power. 

Mitsubishi Electric is providing 5,670 of its 180Wp PV modules, which will generate one megawatt of electricity. (A megawatt is enough to power about 190 average-size homes.)  “We are excited to see companies like Far West Rice switching to clean energy. This is a great example of how solar electricity can help businesses save money and create cleaner communities,” says Gina Heng, Director of Sales and Marketing for Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics, USA.   

Mitsubishi Electric’s high-strength, corrosion-resistant modules contain no lead solder, a technology Mitsubishi Electric introduced to America in 2005. Instead of lead-solder coating for the cells, Mitsubishi Electric developed silver electrodes that offer superior weatherproofing and higher PV module conversion efficiency. 

About Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA’s Photovoltaic DivisionMitsubishi Electric is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar power technology, including PV cells, modules and inverters.  The company’s eco-friendly photovoltaic systems are used throughout the world to bring clean, reliable energy to residences, business, power generation plants, schools, factories and areas without access to electricity, as well as other applications such highway and stadium lighting.