BOVIET SOLAR CELEBRATES SOLAR BUILDER PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINATION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESILIENCY CENTER
SAN JOSÉ, Calif., September 23, 2019 — Boviet Solar Technology Co. Ltd. (“Boviet Solar” or “the Company”), a leading solar energy technology company specializing in advanced monocrystalline PV cells and premium Gamma Series™ Monofacial and Vega Series™ Bifacial PV modules, proudly announces its participation in a Solar Builder Magazine Project of the Year Award–nominated project — the Maycroft Resiliency Center in Washington, D.C., recognized by Solar Builder Magazine for its first-of-its-kind integration of solar and battery storage to support affordable housing residents and community resilience.
The project demonstrates how solar-plus-storage solutions can deliver critical energy security, social equity, and community support during grid outages, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Project Overview
Maycroft Resiliency Center
Location: Washington, D.C.
System Size: 62.4 kW solar / 56 kWh battery storage
Completion Date: July 2019
Project Partners
- Developers: PEPCO; Jubilee Housing; New Partners Community Solar
- Grant Support: Clean Energy Group
- Design & Engineering: amidus
- Solar Installer: Solar Solution (DC)
- Battery Integrator: SunCatch Energy
- PV Modules: Boviet Solar
- Solar Inverters: Enphase
- Battery Inverters: Schneider
- Energy Storage: SimpliPhi
- Mounting / Racking: PanelClaw
Launched by Jubilee Housing and PEPCO, in partnership with New Partners Community Solar and the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment, the Maycroft Resiliency Center represents Washington, D.C.’s first affordable-housing resiliency center powered by solar and battery storage.
Located at the Maycroft Apartments, the rooftop solar array and battery system power an on-site resiliency center and community space for up to three days during grid outages, providing refrigeration for medications and perishables, lighting, outlets for charging mobile phones and communication devices, and access to television and emergency information.
Beyond emergency resilience, the project extends long-term benefits through a community solar program, with 100 of Jubilee Housing’s most rent-burdened households participating and gaining access to clean-energy savings. The system represents a first-of-its-kind effort in the District to directly channel the benefits of solar-plus-storage to low-income housing residents.
“This Project of the Year nomination highlights how solar and storage can serve as critical community infrastructure, delivering resilience, equity, and peace of mind to residents who need it most,” said Songul Atacan, Head of Global Brand and Marketing at Boviet Solar. “At Boviet Solar, we are proud to support projects like the Maycroft Resiliency Center that use reliable solar technology to strengthen communities, protect vulnerable populations, and advance inclusive clean-energy solutions.”
Boviet Solar’s PV modules were selected for their performance, durability, and long-term reliability, supporting dependable energy production in a mission-critical residential resilience application. The Solar Builder Project of the Year Award nomination underscores how thoughtful system design, strong partnerships, and proven solar technology can deliver meaningful social impact alongside clean energy generation.
BOVIET SOLAR
Boviet Solar Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading solar technology company founded in 2013 in Vietnam, specializing in the manufacturing of advanced monocrystalline PV cells and premium Gamma Series™ monofacial and Vega Series™ bifacial PV modules. Boviet Solar’s top-performing modules are engineered for a wide range of applications, including residential, commercial, industrial, community, and utility-scale solar projects.
Boviet Solar combines business acumen, financial strength, technological expertise, and manufacturing excellence to deliver reliable, high-efficiency solar solutions to industry clients worldwide. The company is deeply committed to sustainability, supply chain traceability, and compliance with international trade standards, while fostering long-term, trust-based partnerships across the global energy sector. Boviet Solar has earned industry-wide recognition for quality and reliability.
Boviet Solar has earned multiple global bankability recognitions from leading independent research and analytics organizations. The company has been consistently ranked as a Tier 1 PV Module Manufacturer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) since 2017, named among Wood Mackenzie’s Top 10 Most Bankable Global PV Module Manufacturers since 2024, and listed among Sinovoltaics’ Top 10 Most Financially Stable PV Module Manufacturers since 2024. Additionally, PV ModuleTech has ranked Boviet Solar among the Top 20 Global PV Module Manufacturers since 2022, while Kiwa PVEL has recognized the company’s products as Top Performers in its PV Module Reliability Scorecard since 2019. Collectively, these distinctions underscore Boviet Solar’s strong bankability, financial resilience, and long-term reliability as a trusted global solar technology partner.
Boviet Solar’s global headquarters is in Vietnam, with manufacturing facilities in both the USA and Vietnam, along with additional operations in the USA, Germany, and other key international markets. For more information about our company and products, please visit www.bovietsolar.com.
MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Songül Atacan
Head of Global Brand and Marketing
Boviet Solar
songul.atacan@bovietsolar.com