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| New solar energy system at New Jersey facility  Merck dedicated the company's first large-scale solar energy system, and one of New Jersey's largest roof-mounted solar installations. The 500-kilowatt system includes more than 1,500 solar panels that cover the roofs of two buildings on the Rahway/Linden campus, one of which already houses a hydrogen fuel cell. The buildings that will be fueled by the solar energy system include training, laboratory, information systems and other research and manufacturing support offices. Approximately 4,000 employees are located at the 210-acre complex. The solar installation is the result of an analysis of clean energy systems that was conducted by the project team.The study found that over the expected 30-year life of the solar equipment, the emission of 3, 430 tons of carbon dioxide - the equivalent of 7,250 barrels of oil - will be avoided by taking advantage of power from the sun. One of the buildings on which the solar panels were installed is already powered by a 200 kilowatt fuel cell, which produces clean energy using hydrogen from natural gas. With the addition of the solar electric panels on this building, Merck has created a unique clean energy building prototype for New Jersey corporations. The building is nearly self-sufficient in producing the electricity it needs, with virtually no greenhouse gas emissions. The photovoltaic panel installation, designed and managed by Edison based Dome-Tech Solar, incorporates new solar technology using highly efficient solar panels and specialized roof-mounting technology. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |