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Figure 2.12 Amonix MegaCaoncentrator platform assembly.
Photo courtesy of Amonix.

system and develop manufacturing procedures and processes, a commercial manufac-
turing center was established. To verify the field performance, units were installed at
various sites and operated to determine short-term and long-term operating problems.
Over 570 kW of the systems were manufactured, installed, and tested at various loca-
tions to verify the performance of the design. At present, units have been installed for
Arizona Public Service (APS), University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Nevada
Power Company, Southern California Edison (at California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona, California), and Southwest Solar Park in Texas. Some of the
installations have now been in operation for nearly 6 years. Figure 2.12 depicts Amonix
MegaConcentrator platform assembly.

Film Technologies

SOLAR INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES
Solar Integrated Technologies has developed a flexible solar power technology specif-
ically for use in roofing applications. The product meets the unique requirements of
applications where the solar power cogeneration also serves as a roofing material. This
particular product combines solar film technology overlaid on a durable single-ply
polyvinyl chloride roofing material that offers an effective combined function as a roof