Boeing and South Carolina Electric & Gas announced officially the completion of installation of one of the main single solar rooftops in the US.
The potential of this solar installation is the largest in the southeast. After the inauguration, the generation of renewable energy using the 2.6 MW D.C. rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems commenced. This system is made of over 18,000 thin-film solar PV laminates, which encloses 10 A over the Boeing South Carolina 787 Final Assembly building’s roof.
Kevin Marsh, SCANA’s CEO and Chairman, stated that this solar project is a typical model of functioning together with the clients in order to meet deliver the energy requirements. It is the first time that SCE&G is providing 100% green power to a facility. The company has complimented Boeing for the chance of providing green energy to the site and for its sustainable commitments.
The electrical power of 2.6 MW produced for the site is adequate to power around 250 houses. SCE&G commenced the photovoltaic panel installation on May 16 and the teammates of Boeing moved to the building on the similar day. This installation was completed on October 28.
According to the deal with Boeing, SCE&G will own and continue to operate the solar plant and will add to this solar energy with power obtained from its system resources for meeting the energy needs of Boeing.
The rooftop solar installation will offer renewable and clean energy for the Boeing location, and the power will remain at the same Boeing site.