The company said that the system consists of over 3,122 modules and will provide approximately 27% of the store’s electricity.
The Glendora installation is part of BP Solar’s commitment to develop 4.3MW of solar energy systems for seven Wal-Mart stores and Sam’s Clubs in California. Under the agreement, Wal-Mart will purchase all of the energy produced by the solar power systems and BP Solar will operate and maintain the systems.
Felix Taubman, director of commercial development for BP Solar, said: The Glendora Sam’s Club marks the fourth solar installation project we have completed for Wal-Mart. Our commercial projects team is committed to completing the three remaining sites by the end of 2008, moving Wal-Mart one step closer to achieving their renewable energy goal.
David Ozment, director of energy for Wal-Mart, said: We are very pleased to partner with BP Solar on this and other projects that help Wal-Mart to reach its sustainability goals. This is another example of Wal-Mart’s commitment to making decisions that are good for the environment and good for business. This project is bringing us one step closer towards our goal of being supplied 100% by renewable energy.
