BOVIET SOLAR PV MODULES RECOGNIZED IN SOLAR BUILDER MAGAZINE EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD-WINNING PROJECT
SAN JOSÉ, California, December 05, 2016 — 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, announced that its PV modules were selected for a Solar Builder Magazine Editor’s Choice Award recognized project, highlighting innovative financing, energy storage integration, and educational impact in a public-school application.
The Solar Builder Magazine Editor’s Choice Award, announced on December 5, 2026, recognized the North Putnam Schools Solar Project in Indiana for its creative approach to infrastructure modernization, cost savings, and student engagement in clean energy.
Project Overview: North Putnam Schools Solar Project
- Location: Bainbridge, Indiana
- System Size: 1.6 MW
- Completion Date: March 2016
- Developer: Johnson-Melloh Solutions
- Contractor: Johnson-Melloh Solutions and JLM Energy
- PV Modules: Boviet Solar
- Inverters: Fronius
- Mounting System: Solar FlexRack
North Putnam Schools required significant facility upgrades, and Johnson-Melloh Solutions (JMS) proposed a solar farm spanning approximately six acres as a long-term solution. The project was delivered through a capital lease agreement supported by a non-debt service financing structure via a community bank. This approach required no upfront capital investment, did not increase the local tax level, and achieved positive cash flow in the first year, even after annual lease payments.
The system integrates energy storage, allowing facilities to rely on stored power during peak demand periods to reduce electricity costs. Excess energy is exported to the grid at a steady rate throughout the day, lowering overall utility expenses. Although the school’s transmission and distribution infrastructure limits grid export to 500 kW, this constraint is effectively managed through the intelligent controls of the energy storage system.
Beyond financial and operational benefits, the project delivers strong educational value. Students gain hands-on exposure to renewable energy and efficiency concepts by monitoring system performance in real time through JLM Energy’s Measurz software dashboard, displayed on kiosks throughout the school campus.
“Projects like the North Putnam Schools solar installation demonstrate how innovative financing and smart system design can make clean energy accessible to public institutions while delivering immediate economic and educational benefits,” said Songul Atacan, Head of Global Brand and Marketing at Boviet Solar. “At Boviet Solar, we are proud to support school districts and public-sector partners with reliable PV modules that help reduce operating costs, strengthen energy resilience, and create real-world learning opportunities for students.”
Boviet Solar’s PV modules were selected for their reliability, performance, and long-term durability, supporting an award-winning project that modernizes public infrastructure while advancing sustainability and energy education.
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