Sovereign, in conjunction with alliance partner Integrity Energy, LLC, completed a $3M construction project for a 672 kW root-mounted solar photovoltaic system in Branchburg, NJ. The scope of work encompassed system engineering design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations & maintenance under a 20 year contract. The major project elements were:
- Installation of 2,587 solar panels
- Removal of 576 tons of roofing stone from the roof prior to the application of the new roofing membrane
- Installation of 98,000 square feet of roofing membrane
- Lifting and manual placement of 404 tons of ballast block
- Installation of a 1,200 amp transformer and two 300-kW inverters
- Installation of electric car charging station
- Provision of an uninterrupted power supply to the facility using a 500 kW diesel generator while completing the installation of the new JCP&L service connection
- Completion of all permit and approvals including: interconnection agreement, SREC registration, REIP approval, 1603 Grant application, building permits, Power Purchase Agreement, site lease and acquisition of long-term SREC contract
The solar PV system is anticipated to offset CO2 emissions by 1,173,205 lbs of carbon annually and provide approximately 80% of the client’s power needs over the next 30 years, with an anticipated cost savings of $750,000 through reduce energy prices.