Solar Night Meets Challenge With Ground Mount Solution

ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwire - December 28, 2007) - Solar Night Industries (PINKSHEETS: SLND), a renewable energy company formed to accelerate the adoption of Modern Energy by providing design and product solutions, had a challenge. Project Manager Alan Brani of Solar Night began working with their Michigan Installer/Partner, Mark Bauer of Bauer Power, who was concerned about finding an optimal roof mount location for a solar thermal (hot water) installation. Working with Bauer, it was agreed the best solution would be a "ground mount" system for the solar panels. Solar Night found it difficult to find a viable solution from their extensive list of suppliers.

Brani, using his product design background, created a unique base, racking and mounting structure that not only provided a custom solution; it became the basis for other customers. "Ground mounted systems have become an important option for many homeowners who may not have the optimal roof space, shading or sun angle. Ground mounting thermal systems often require highly custom features, adding to the cost. We wanted to create a standardized system, accommodating different design, weight and functional characteristics that would eliminate a need for excessive customization and will work in a myriad of situations," says Alan Brani.

Designed to withstand the harshest Midwest weather conditions, a second system is being installed in Missouri during this month with more planned for first quarter next year. In almost all locations, Solar Thermal systems are the most economical with one of the faster paybacks when considering other modern energy sources such as wind and photovoltaic, which Solar Night also includes in their portfolio of Modern Energy Solutions. This system includes a custom cement foundation and aluminum racking, designed to integrate, in this case, with the Schuco Solar Thermal, domestic hot water system.