The PPA sets in motion the development of the solar photovoltaic (PV) array which could generate 1.9 megawatts when design is completed.
The ground-mount fixed tilt solar array, utilizing First Solar modules deployed from EDF EN’s global supply agreement, will be constructed on 12 acres and will be the largest solar system on a New Jersey hospital campus.
The project will further qualify for New Jersey Renewable Energy Certificates that are essential to the economics of the project.
“enXco is pleased to deploy our solar development expertise with the Carrier Clinic and Clean Energy Holdings to provide clean, renewable energy for New Jersey” said Peter Solomon, senior manager distributed solar for enXco. “We are dedicated to helping New Jersey meet their renewable energy goals with this our fifth solar PV project built within a year in the state, and one of the first projects of 2009.”
C. Richard Sarle, chief executive officer and president of Carrier Clinic, said “We are proud to be, at this time, the only hospital or behavioral health system in New Jersey with a ground-mount project of this scope. As we approach our 100th year anniversary, we remain committed to partnering with our community in an effort to meet the clean energy goals of the State of New Jersey. This photovoltaic array will provide reliable, economical and socially responsible energy to provide about 50% of the entire facility’s electrical services, which run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”
