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Innovative Sonic Bloom installation teaches youth about solar energy

August 14, 2013 – Seattle, WA – Exotic, dynamic, and solar powered – the new Sonic Bloom installation

by world-renowned artist Dan Corson seeks to create curiosity and educate visitors about solar

electricity generation. Opening today, Sonic Bloom features custom, locally made Silicon Energy

photovoltaic (PV) modules.

Photo courtesy of Silicon Energy

Sonic Bloom is an interactive bouquet of five towering sunflowers up to 33 feet tall, each covered in

stamens of single mono-crystalline cell, double-glass solar PV, 4 watt mini-modules manufactured in

Washington State by Silicon Energy. Sonic Bloom is a fun and beautiful display of PV-powered

sunflowers with petals reaching 20 feet across. The sunflowers capture sunlight during the day, which is

used to light them at night. Children can observe the impact of clouds, sun position, and shading on each

of the sunflowers’ solar energy production in real time at an interpretive kiosk. Each sunflower is

oriented at slightly different angles to highlight the photovoltaic effect as the sun progresses through

the sky.

The artist, Dan Corson, is nationally recognized for his playful large-scale outdoor sculptures

incorporating a variety of materials, and masterfully integrating the use of light. Dan chose Silicon

Energy to provide the solar PV modules based on its reputation for manufacturing high quality, durable,

yet beautiful, double glass solar PV modules that are more resistant to environmental conditions than a

standard module. Dan is pleased to showcase a locally produced solar solution, and support the growing

renewable energy manufacturing community in the Pacific Northwest.

Sonic Bloom is funded by Seattle City Light’s Green Up program, which allocates a portion of its funds to

generate interest in renewable energy. Silicon Energy is honored to be a part of this creative

collaboration between the Utility, the Pacific Science Center, and the artist to deliver a colorful exhibit

that engages visitors, inspiring them to understand how solar energy works.

Silicon Energy’s manufacturing facility is uniquely set up to produce the custom form factor, a single cell

double-glass solar PV module. The company’s engineering and production teams enjoyed the challenge

of scaling down the unique properties of Silicon Energy’s product to the Sonic Bloom project

requirements, with each module delivering 1/49th of the power of a standard module.

“We are pleased to be part of this innovative project that educates the public on how well solar works in

Seattle,” said Silicon Energy president Gary Shaver. “We applaud Dan Corson’s sculptural interpretation

of a solar PV learning exhibit that delights it visitors.”

The exhibit will be on display year-round, 24 hours a day, just outside of the Boeing IMAX Theater.

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About Silicon Energy

Founded in 2007, Silicon Energy delivers the highest quality and most durable photovoltaic (PV) modules on the market today,

backed by one of the best warranties in the world. Located in Washington and Minnesota, Silicon Energy’s sustainable approach

to doing business offers customers a world-class, locally manufactured and environmentally-friendly solar PV product. The

company’s philosophy of supporting the local and US economy and its commitment to creating long-lasting, aesthetically

pleasing PV allows customers to be confident that while they are reducing their carbon footprint they are also contributing to

their local economy. Silicon Energy PV Systems are available through select partners for home, commercial, government, and

utility installations. For more information about Silicon Energy, please visit www.silicon-energy.com or call (360) 618-6500 or

(218)-789-1710.

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