Sikorsky Aviation Corporation has launched the first solar panel array. The company in its city of Stratford, Conn., factory installed on new construction roof 450 solar panels.
Solar photovoltaic system is expected to generate 106,250 kwh of clean electricity annually. The company estimates that its environmental benefits in the environment the equivalent of removing 72,000 pounds of carbon dioxide, 53 pounds of nitrogen oxides and 31 pounds of sulfur dioxide.
Soltage Sikorsky built the solar energy station. The renewable energy company will also own the PV system ownership and operation of the system of all funds and project funds. Under the contract, Sikorsky will be fixed-rate purchase of the system to produce electricity. Connecticut Clean Energy Fund grant for the Soltage 25,351,500 U.S. dollars, accounting for four percent Soltage equipment costs.
Connecticut about five years ago introduced the nation’s most generous solar energy incentive programs to help the dozens of solar companies grow, but the national subsidy funds have been exhausted.
