Washington Redskins and NRG Energy Bring Solar Power to FedExField

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http://www.marketwatch.com/story/washington-redskins-and-nrg-energy-bring-solar-power-to-fedexfield-2011-07-13?reflink=MW_news_stmp

The Washington Redskins and NRG Energy, one of the largest energy companies in the United States, will bring renewable energy to FedExField as part of the first professional sports sponsorship to carry the NRG name. New solar power installations integrated into the stadium and in the parking lot will be unveiled in September. The solar power system at FedExField will provide a portion of the stadium's electricity needs on game days and can generate enough power to serve all of its electrical needs on non-game days.

As part of the nine-year agreement, NRG will install three different types of solar panels that together will generate two megawatts (MW) of electricity. NRG will cover 850 spaces in the Platinum A1 Parking Lot with 8,000 solar panels. These panels will generate power for the stadium and provide covered parking to protect fans from inclement weather and enhance their tailgating experience on game days. An NRG-branded entry plaza at Gate A will inform fans about renewable energy and showcase clean energy technologies. The installation will include translucent solar panels, sculptures featuring thin film solar technology and 10 electric vehicle charging stations from NRG's eVgosm charging network.

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