By Greentech Lead America: Enfinity America Corporation,
a solar photovoltaic development company, has completed the construction of a
1.1 MW, fixed-tilt solar array on the rooftop of a Macy’s distribution center
in Edison, New Jersey. Enfinity owns the solar energy plant and will sell the
electricity generated to Macy’s through a 20-year power purchase agreement.
“This installation for Macy’s is a good example of
what the future of solar PV will look like; more roof-mounted, distributed
generation plants located near areas of higher electricity demand. It’s also a
good example of how it takes robust, experienced companies – such as the team
on this project – to work together through a highly complex process to deliver
a successful installation,” said Rafael Dobrzynski, Enfinity’s CEO.
The project was co-developed by SunConnect and PSE&G
provided long-term financing for the project through its SREC-based solar
loan program. The project is operational now and is expected to produce
over 1.3 million kWh of energy annually.
“We value the trust that Macy’s has placed in
SunConnect, and the best way we know to return that trust is to successfully
complete this project and the many others that Macy’s has awarded to SunConnect,”
said Gary Kassem, president of SunConnect.
This project represents the 42nd rooftop solar
installation on Macy’s facilities across the U.S and is the largest to date.
“We are proud to be a retail industry leader in
hosting solar power, which is a critical element of our strategy for
sustainability at Macy’s. Harnessing the power of the sun supports our nation’s
drive for energy independence, and it helps our company to operate more
efficiently,” said Bill Lyon, Macy’s vice president for energy management.
Enfinity America completes Ten Solar Installations for the City
of Reno
Recently, Enfinity completed ten solar installations for
the City of Reno. The installations will generate over 1,800 megawatt-hours
(MWh) annually approximately 18 percent of the city’s total electricity needs.