By NewsBlogger Primergy Solar signs a long-term power purchase agreement with San Diego Community Power for a 400-MWAC solar project. At the same time, Infinity Rack introduced modular solar canopy structures, and Pennsylvania K-12 schools increased solar capacity with assistance from Generation180.
At a glance
- Primergy Solar signs long-term PPA with San Diego Community Power for 400-MWAC solar project
- Project to generate over 1.2 million MWh of carbon-free solar energy annually
- Infinity Rack develops a modular BIPV framing system for watertight solar roofs.
- Pennsylvania K-12 schools increase solar capacity, with less than 2% producing their own solar power.
- Generation180 offers free technical assistance for schools interested in solar energy.
The details
Primergy Solar has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with San Diego Community Power (SDCP) for the full capacity of its 400-MWAC and 1.6-GWh energy storage Purple Sage Energy Center.
SDCP, California’s second-largest Community Choice Aggregator serving nearly 1 million customers, aims to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
The project, located in Nevada between Las Vegas and the California border and expected to come online in 2027, is crucial for grid stability according to Primergy CEO Ty Daul.
The solar project is estimated to generate over 1.2 million MWh of carbon-free solar energy annually, equivalent to powering more than 100,000 homes annually.
It is projected to create approximately $90 million in additional local tax payments over its lifetime, benefiting local schools and providing resources for public safety, road upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
Primergy is collaborating with the Bureau of Land Management to establish new standards for renewable energy operations.
On the other hand, Infinity Rack, an American producer of solar canopy structures based in North Carolina, has developed a modular building-integrated PV (BIPV) framing system that works with any framed solar panel to create a mechanically watertight solar roof.
The company is currently shipping the roofing system and proprietary modular structures nationwide, offering 14 pre-engineered kits manufactured in the United States using domestic materials.
These structures are engineered to withstand adverse weather conditions and snow loads, with the ability to handle wind speeds of up to 195 mph and snow loads of up to 120 PSF with additional columns.
Infinity Rack’s SunLounge and SunPark canopies cater to various outdoor spaces and parking needs with features like automatic drop-down sun shades, motorized projector screens, fans, custom-wrapped columns, and integrated RGB LED strip lighting.
The product line provides power production ranging from 6.6 to 28.75 kW of solar output and ensures the full containment of system wiring from observers walking under the space.
Finally, Pennsylvania K-12 schools have significantly increased their solar capacity over the past decade, with solar installations growing from 14 MW to approximately 39 MW.
Despite this growth, less than 2% of the state’s 6,000 K-12 schools produce their own solar power.
Generation180 offers free technical assistance to schools interested in exploring solar energy, with success stories such as the Steelton-Highspire School District saving $10 million in energy costs after switching to solar power.
State funding programs, including the Solar for Schools Act (HB1032) introduced by Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, aim to provide financial assistance for schools to install solar energy systems.
The Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center in western Pennsylvania became the first school in the region to power 100% of its electricity use with onsite solar energy, showcasing a growing trend in solar adoption across the state.
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| – Primergy Solar signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with San Diego Community Power for the full capacity of its 400-MWAC and 1.6-GWh energy storage Purple Sage Energy Center – SDCP is California’s second largest Community Choice Aggregator serving nearly 1 million customers – The project is expected to come online in 2027 – Primergy CEO Ty Daul stated that pairing solar with sizable battery energy storage systems is vital for grid stability – The project is located in Nevada between Las Vegas and the California border – Primergy is working with the Bureau of Land Management to develop new standards for renewable energy operations |
| – SDCP CEO Karin Burns stated that the project supports their mission to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy – The project is expected to generate over 1.2 million MWh of carbon-free solar energy annually – This is enough to power more than 100,000 homes per year – The project is expected to create approximately $90 million in additional local tax payments over its lifetime – These payments will benefit local schools and provide resources for public safety, road upgrades, and infrastructure improvements. |
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| – Infinity Rack is an American producer of solar canopy structures based in North Carolina – They have developed a modular building-integrated PV (BIPV) framing system |
| – The patent-pending design works with any framed solar panel to create a mechanically watertight solar roof – Infinity Rack is currently shipping the roofing system as well as their proprietary modular structures nationwide – The structures have a modular design allowing for a number of possible configurations – There are 14 pre-engineered kits available, all manufactured in the United States using domestic materials – The product line can seal around any standard framed solar module without any fabrication required in the field |
| – The structures are engineered to handle adverse weather and snow loads – The SunLounge and SunPark canopies can handle up to 195 mph winds and 120 PSF snow load with additional columns – Infinity Rack framing fully contains system wiring from observers walking under the space – Modules are mounted so they do not obstruct the backside of the bifacial solar modules – SunLounge products are designed for outdoor living spaces, seating areas, event spaces, and meeting areas – SunLounge canopies can come with automatic drop-down sun shades, motorized projector screens, fans, custom wrapped columns, and integrated RGB LED strip lighting – SunPark offers residential and commercial carports, car charging stations, and parking for buses, RVs, and tractor trailer trucks – The pre-engineered kits offer power production between 6.6 and 28.75 kW of solar output – Infinity Rack is launching a new line of building products in Q3 2024 for standalone buildings, additions, and sunrooms with the ability to integrate BIPV. |
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| – Pennsylvania K-12 schools have nearly tripled the amount of solar installed in the last 10 years – Solar capacity installed at statewide schools grew from 14 MW to approximately 39 MW – Less than 2% of Pennsylvania’s 6,000 K-12 schools produce their own solar power – Generation180 provides free technical assistance to schools interested in exploring solar energy – Steelton-Highspire School District saved $10 million in energy costs after switching to solar power – State funding programs have helped bring down the cost of solar energy systems for Pennsylvania schools – Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler introduced the Solar for Schools Act (HB1032) to provide funding for schools to install solar energy systems – New state funding programs could be combined with federal funding opportunities to help schools pay for solar energy projects – Northern and western Pennsylvania have lagged in solar adoption, but that is starting to change – The Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center became the first school in western Pennsylvania to power 100% of its electricity use with onsite solar energy |
