MRIGlobal Accelerates Commercialization of Renewable Energy with SolarTAC
MRIGlobal advances cutting-edge energy innovation by operating and managing the Solar Technology Acceleration Center (SolarTAC), one of the world’s largest solar test and evaluation centers.
Located in Aurora, Colorado, SolarTAC is a large-scale test facility designed to help companies determine the market readiness of their products and accelerate the commercialization of technological advancements.
SolarTAC Capabilities:
- 74-acre site on flat, graded topography, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year
- Photovoltaic (PV) testing
- Concentrating solar power technologies (solar thermal)
- Access to grid interconnections
- Expertise in solar technology
- Proprietary and public research projects
- Prototype, demonstration, performance, and validation tests
- Collaborative program management
- On-line Meterological Measurement station featuring real-time one-minute average data
SolarTAC Successes:
- Public and private sector collaboration
- Integrated operations and management, including design and construction
- Common support facilities, including grid interconnection, for both PV and solar thermal products
- Provide a platform for global manufacturers entering the U.S. market
- Validation and acceleration of solar products and components for market launch
