RALEIGH, N.C. – Strata Solar LLC, an international provider of complete solar energy systems and installations, is pleased to announce that it has engaged French/West/Vaughan (FWV), one of the nation’s leading independent public relations and brand communications agencies, as its public relations agency of record.

Headquartered in Chapel Hill, N.C., Strata Solar supplies and installs complete solar energy systems for both commercial and residential facilities. Made up of components from top-notch industry manufacturers, Strata’s advanced systems are seamlessly integrated and extremely efficient, providing industry-leading performance and reliability.

As the demand for solar-generated electricity has grown in 2011, Strata has created jobs for over 60 construction and installation workers and engineers through a variety of state-wide utility scale solar projects. The company forecasts an even stronger growth and hire rate in 2012. Strata Solar has chosen FWV to enhance and strengthen its role as a leading provider in this expanding industry.  

“We selected FWV because of its considerable experience with growing brands in the energy and construction sectors,” said Markus Wilhelm, CEO of Strata Solar. “As we continue to be committed to fostering sustainability and environmental responsibility, we are confident that the services FWV can provide will be invaluable moving forward.”

In addition to its local headquarters, Strata has offices in San Francisco, Toronto and Glen Cove, N.Y. The firm specifically offers products and services that can assist utilities and builders with meeting target ratios of renewable energy sources, as well as energy efficiency standards set forth by the government. On the residential side, Strata offers products and services that enable customers to participate in incentive programs, qualifying them for utility cost reductions.

“Renewable energy is a burgeoning industry; it is continuously evolving and critically important,” said FWV Chairman and CEO Rick French. “We are excited to partner with Strata Solar and offer our expertise during a time in which sustainability is crucial.”

About Strata Solar LLC

Strata Solar LLC is an international provider of complete solar energy systems and installations. In addition to turnkey services for the complete design, construction and installation of residential and commercial photovoltaic and solar thermal systems, Strata Solar provides a full array of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, separately, as needed, to solar developers and companies interested in clean, renewable energy. Headquartered in its LEED Silver certified office and showroom in Chapel Hill and expansive warehouse nearby, Strata Solar also has operations in Ontario, Canada and San Francisco, California. Visit www.stratasolar.com for more information.

About French/West/Vaughan

French/West/Vaughan is the Southeast’s largest public relations, public affairs and brand communications agency, independent or otherwise. National and international clients represented by the agency include Melitta, Wrangler, Justin Boot Company, the International Gemological Institute, RBC Bank and Moe’s Southwest Grill restaurants. The agency also offers award-winning advertising, graphic design, media planning and placement, and digital and social media marketing and monitoring services for a wide range of clients. For more information, please visit www.fwv-us.com.

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