Project Overview:
Pro-Tech Energy Solutions designed and installed a 568.36 kW roof mounted solar array at Monmouth University. The array was constructed on seven different school facilities, including the newly constructed athletic center and several dormitories.
Project Challenges:
During the design process, the potential capacity of the solar array was maximized by creatively avoiding roof obstructions. Pro-Tech accomplished this by identifying shading patterns and selecting high efficiency equipment to minimize any lost production. In addition, Pro-Tech utilized a judicious approach to identify which trees would be trimmed or removed to retain the historical aesthetic of the old growth trees. Pro-Tech managed the entire construction project during the university’s spring session without any interruption on campus.
System Specifications:
- Installed Capacity: 568.36kW-DC
- Photovoltaic Modules: (2186) Yingli YL260P- 30b Modules
- Power Conversion Equipment: (3) PV Powered 100kW, (1) Satcon 135kW, (1) Fronius 6.0-1, (2) Fronius 7.5-1, (4) Fronius 10.0-3, (2) Fronius 11.4-3 and (5) Power One 12.0-01 Inverters
Environmental Attributes:
Avoided Emissions:
| CO2 |
678,618 lbs.
|
| SO2 |
4,689lbs.
|
NO2
|
1,543 lbs./yr.
|
Carbon Footprint Reduction:
Solar Array - Planted Trees
|
92 acres
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Solar Array - Preserved Forest
|
3 acres
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Solar Array - Gasoline Conserved
|
35,085 gallons/year
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Solar Array - Passenger Car Travel
|
838,463 miles/year
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