Largest Corporate Solar System in NC (30 kW) Switched On In Research Triangle Park

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Largest Corporate Solar System in NC Switched On In Research Triangle Park

01-07-2008

Research Triangle Park, NC — A 30-kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system was switched on late last week at Delta Products’ office in Research Triangle Park (RTP). Comprised of 160 solar panels, the array is the largest corporate-owned, roof-mounted solar PV system in the state. On average, it will produce about 36,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity each year – enough to power 3 to 4 typical NC homes and offset approximately 37 tons of carbon dioxide annually.

Delta partnered with Triangle-based sustainable energy company Southern Energy Management to engineer, design and install the solar system.

“We are thrilled we had the chance to work with Delta on this project, which we believe is just the first of many milestones to come for North Carolina’s burgeoning solar industry,” said Bob Kingery, co-owner of Southern Energy Management. “This project demonstrates that large-scale solar systems are feasible in our state, and that solar power is a smart financial investment for companies.”

The electricity generated by Delta’s solar system flows directly into nearby utility power lines, adding to the supply of locally produced clean energy while also earning Delta a qualified facility rate from the utility as well as renewable energy payments from the NC GreenPower program.

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