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Follow on Google News | THiNKnrg Installs One of the Largest Solar Rooftops in Palo Alto at the Oshman Family JCC Using Trin397.5 kW rooftop solar installation to save JCC over $1.5 million over 20 years, reducing carbon footprint of LEED certified campus over 9,500 tons
“Our Campus was built to be environmentally sensitive with many advanced features that earned us a Silver LEED certification,” The OFJCC solar array encompasses 1,840 solar panels spread across the rooftops of the 12 buildings of the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life (TKCJL), which also includes Moldaw Family Residences for senior living. "This is one of the more innovative deals we have done," said Zach Rubin, CEO of THiNKnrg. "Solar is advantageous in Palo Alto, but it still has to make sense financially. We identified that the Taube Koret Campus had enough quality roof space to facilitate a large installation that could take advantage of incentives and be attractive to investors. We are thrilled this project was a success and look forward working with other organizations who could benefit from similar electricity cost savings." This solar project was financed by a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), which required no capital cost to the OFJCC and utilized all available incentives. Conergy (http://www.conergy.us/ “Trina Solar is committed to strong partnerships with leading companies to successfully complete installations of our high-quality panels for customers like the OFJCC,” said Mark Mendenhall, President of Trina Solar Americas. “Our new Trinasmart panels provide a significant benefit to the project economics for our partners and to the communities where they are installed. We look forward to installing many more such systems in the future.” The OFJCC solar installation is expected to generate 616,920 kilowatt-hours of electricity and reduce the TKCJL’s carbon footprint by approximately over 9,500 tons of CO2 over the next 20 years, the equivalent of growing over 223,000 tree seedlings or removing 1,814 passenger cars from the road. About THiNKnrg Founded in 2010, THiNKnrg brings affordable turnkey solutions to organizations and facility managers across North and Latin America. Since its founding, THiNKnrg has realized over 10 million kWh in energy savings for its customers, through the deployment of mid to large scale solar installations, energy efficient lighting, and building automation. The THiNKnrg portfolio includes multiple projects in California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Michigan, Ontario and El Salvador. For more please visit www.thinknrg.net. About the Oshman Family JCC The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life (TKCJL) serves the South Peninsula through educational, social, cultural, fitness, sports and other programs. The OFJCC is a multi-generational Jewish neighborhood where all are welcome and which fosters new personal and community connections through rich and rewarding experiences. The OFJCC provides a common ground for Jewish institutions, other local groups, organizations and individuals to work, learn and play together for the betterment of the whole community. The OFJCC’s registered trademark is Live Fully®. For more information, visit www.paloaltojcc.org or call (650) 223-8700. About Trina Solar Trina Solar Limited is a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions and services. Founded in 1997 as a PV system integrator, Trina Solar today drives smart energy together with installers, distributors, utilities and developers worldwide. The company's industry-shaping position is based on innovation excellence, superior product quality, vertically integrated capabilities and environmental stewardship. For more information, please visit www.trinasolar.com. Media Contacts: For THiNKnrg Technica Communications Lisa Ann Pinkerton lisaann@technicacommunications.com 408-806-9626 For Oshman Family JCC Jessica Brooks jbrooks@paloaltojcc.org 650-223-8663 End
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