Namaste Solar presents the Vaisala project profile
Vaisala Project Profile
The benefits for commercial entities who go solar are massive. From lowered operating expenses to showcasing your commitment to sustainability, investing in solar on your commercial property has the potential to have a positive impact that reaches far and wide.
Recently, Vaisala – a global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements – chose Namaste Solar to design and build a 228-kilowatt solar system at their state-of-the-art North American headquarters in Louisville, Colorado.
A Renewable Energy Future
Vaisala is a leader in their field as well as a leader in corporate sustainability. “As a company that is embedded in communities across the globe, we believe in a future where societies thrive on renewable energy,” says T.J. Mattimore, Director of Legal for Vaisala North America. “This installation continues Vaisala’s commitment to sustainability and underlines our dedication to achieving our lofty environmental, social, and governance goals. We aim to inspire other companies to embrace sustainable energy solutions and create a cleaner, greener world for all.”
Engineering and Designing the System
The installations included an innovative vertical array along with two rooftop arrays – one ballasted on a flat roof and the other flush-mounted on a pitched roof.
This project was engineering heavy due to the different surfaces and other technical concerns. Namaste Solar’s team of experienced designers and project managers used their decades of experience to plan for safety, efficiency, and integration with the existing structure, while protecting existing landscaping.
The Vertical Array
The vertical array used in this project allows Vaisala to blend renewable energy generation with an eye-catching design aesthetic.
For buildings with high electricity usage, the rooftop surfaces may not be large enough to house the amount of solar required to offset the energy usage. Solar facades provide an additional surface for solar while also looking incredible. Vaisala’s vertical facade provides an opportunity to prominently demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and solar energy.
System Specs of the Vaisala Project
Here are the system specifications and project details:
- Total System Size: 228 kilowatts
- Number of Panels: 492
- Electrical Consumption Offset: 69%
- CO2 Emissions Offset Equivalent: 22,241 gallons of consumed gasoline
Commercial Solar is a Win-Win
Many commercial solar customers enjoy:
- Lower utility bills
- Qualification for financial incentives including the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Bonus Depreciation
- Compliance with green ordinance requirements
- Increased property value
- A visual commitment to a sustainable future
- A building that’s more attractive to tenants
With more than 20-years in the solar industry and 16-years at Namaste Solar, David is currently focused on commercial business development efforts for Namaste Solar and utilizes his deep and lengthy industry experience to support clients in navigating the intricacies of implementing solar PV projects to achieve their renewable energy goals.
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