The 1MW DC grid-paralleled Solar System in Bordentown, NJ is the largest continuous elevated racking structure in the United States. The system will provide clean and low-cost power for onsite business operations for the next 20 to 25 years. As part of the Renewable Energy Portfolio available only in New Jersey, our customer was able to lower the system cost through the sale of environmental attributes (Solar Renewable Energy Credits).

This 1MW single continuous array of solar modules includes 5,880 170W photovoltaic panels spanning across a total area of 104,000 square feet. This elevated racking structure is the equivalent to three football fields being supported 23 feet in the air. The panels are tied in to one single meter via 11 separate inverters; this ensures that if a single array needed troubleshooting, 90% of system would still be producing electricity. Construction and installation required 550,000 pounds of steel, 240 cubic yards of concrete, 54,000 feet of wiring and 18,000 hold down clamps. The system will generate more than 1,056,000 kilowatt hours per year, which is roughly the amount required to power 114 homes. The resulting CO2 offset of 1,900,000 lbs is equivalent to preventing the emissions from 158 cars.

With a reputation for offering competitive pricing, innovative engineering and unrivaled system performance, Alpha Energy designed, installed, commissioned and tested the system. System performance and data monitoring were included as well. The system is engineered to meet our customer’s objective of maximum electricity at a minimum cost.

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Press Releases:
March 30, 2010 - Alpha Energy Project Recognized by Electrical Association Award
January 12, 2010 - Alpha Energy Completes One of the Largest Solar Racking Structures in the US