Solar Energy World

Solar Energy World
Private Company
Industry Solar Energy
Founded 2009
Founder Tope Lala, Geoff Mirkin, Al Gleeson
Headquarters Elkridge, Maryland, U.S.
Area served
 East Coast of the United States
Services Solar panel installer, solar thermal installer
Website Solarenergyworld.com

Solar Energy World is a solar energy company based out of Elkridge, Maryland that installs solar panels and solar hot water systems in Delmarva.[1] The company installed the SunPower system that powers the first ZeroHouse 2.0 on the East Coast in 2012.[2] The original headquarters was located in Jessup, Maryland, but was moved to Elkridge in November 2010.[1]

History

Solar Energy World was founded in 2009, as the joint venture of the founders of HomeFix Corporation and Al Gleeson Electric Company.[1][3] The company was originally located in Jessup, Maryland,[3] but is now headquartered in Elkridge, Maryland.

Notable achievements

In 2011, one of Solar Energy World's employees was recognized among the first in the nation to pass the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Photovoltaic Technical Sales Exam.[4]

In 2012, the company installed the 40-panel SunPower solar power system on the first ZeroHouse 2.0 by KB Home on the East Coast, in Waldorf, Maryland.[2] This same year, Solar Energy World received the Angie's List Super Service Award,[5] and was listed as a Top 500 Remodeler by Qualified Remodeler Magazine (#53),[6] and a Top 100 Solar Contractor by Solar Power World (#42).[7]

Solar Energy World is certified as a Premier SunPower Installer by SunPower Corporation,[8] and is listed as an Energy Star partner.[9]

Solar Energy World continues to win accolades and awards from GuildQuality http://www.solarenergyworld.com/2013/10/10/solar-energy-world-recognized-among-north-americas-best-customer-service-leaders-within-residential-construction-industry/, Angie's List http://www.solarenergyworld.com/2013/12/23/solar-energy-world-earns-esteemed-2013-angies-list-super-service-award/, Solar Reviews http://www.solarenergyworld.com/2013/11/14/solar-energy-world-recognized-2013-solarreviews-pre-screened-solar-pro/, and the Better Business Bureau http://www.bbb.org/greater-maryland/business-reviews/solar-energy-system-design-and-installation/solar-energy-world-in-elkridge-md-90166184#sealclick

Notable installations

Educational initiatives

Beginning in April 2010, Solar Energy World held the "40 Days of Earth Day" video contest for children and teens. Participants created videos about what Earth Day meant to them, and posted them on YouTube for voting. The winner, Bryn Mawr Little School, was awarded a $2,500 grand prize.[13]

In 2012, the company again worked with schools for Earth Day events. Students from the Eagle Cove School[14] in Pasadena, Maryland and St. Joseph School in Cockeysville, Maryland watched an educational presentation, and built and raced solar powered model cars for a prize.[15]

Solar Energy World regularly holds Solar 101 Workshops http://www.solarenergyworld.com/for-home/attend-our-solar-workshop/ for homeowners to teach them about solar power, and the costs and incentives.[16]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Solar Energy World". Solar Energy World.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dobson, Amy Rose. "A New "ZeroHouse" in Waldorf, Maryland". Curbed.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Shay, Kevin James (September 4, 2009). "Incentives boost prospects for Jessup solar company". Gazette.Net.
  4. ↑ "Solar Energy World Employee Among First In Country To Win Certification In Photovoltaic Technical Sales". The Street. March 22, 2011. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  5. ↑ "Solar Energy World Earns Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award".
  6. ↑ "Qualified Remodeler 2012 Top 500". Qualified Remodeler Magazine. Qualified Remodeler. Retrieved 2012-12-20.
  7. ↑ "2012 Top 100 Solar Contractors". Solar Power World. Retrieved 2012-12-20.
  8. ↑ "Solar Installers | Solar Panel Installation". SunPower Corp.
  9. ↑ "Partner Results: Energy Star". Energy Star.
  10. ↑ "Sports Industry Looks to Solar". Zimmcomm New Media, LLC. 9 May 2012.
  11. ↑ Rose, Autumn (February 21, 2012). "Local restaurant follows green trend". Carroll County Times.
  12. ↑ "Solar Energy World helps Glebar Precision Grinding Go green, Embrace environment". Your Industry News. May 10, 2011.
  13. ↑ "Elementary School Students Win Environmental Video Contest". Retrieved June 7, 2010.
  14. ↑ "Students at Eagle Cove School race solar powered cars". Chesapeake Family.
  15. ↑ DiMarco, Nick (April 25, 2012). "Racing Toward Solar Energy". Lutherville-Timonium Patch.
  16. ↑ Palmer, Megan. "America's Green Job Creators Solar 101 Workshop". Elkridge Patch.

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