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| Meadowlands will begin major solar energy push The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission announced a number of measures to establish the District as a global competitor in renewable energy. This initiative includes 20 megawatts of new sources of renewable energy in the Meadowlands District by the year 2020, starting with a minimum of 5 MW through photovoltaic cells. These initiatives also aim to attract cutting-edge technology companies and jobs to the area. The NJMC will pursue construction of a photovoltaic power system generating a minimum of 5 MW, larger than any system currently existing in North America. Based on an internal renewable energy report to the NJMC Board, about 1.3 million square feet will be needed to accommodate a 5MW system. Much of this space may already be available on NJMC properties, including roof space, parking lots and garages, remediated landfills and adjacent properties. The emission reductions from a 5 MW facility equal taking 626 cars or 447 SUVs off the road each year. It would remove the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by 950 acres of trees. Each year, this facility will eliminate 16,170 pounds of nitrogen oxides, 50,001 pounds of sulfur dioxide, and 7,178,009 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |