Urban Grid Systems completed 2.14 megawatts of solar installations in Allegany County, MD
Urban Grid Holdings announced on Monday the completion of two solar installations in Allegany County, Maryland, with a total capacity of 2.14 megawatts (MW).
The two solar arrays consist of 6,688 solar panels and are projected to produce 2,736,000 kilowatt hours of electricity in their first year of operation.
Urban Grid developed and financed the installations through a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Allegany County.
“It was a great pleasure working with Allegany County to bring these clean, renewable energy projects from concept to successful operation,” Frank DePew, president and CEO of Urban Grid, said. “With the completion of these two projects, the County has embraced the idea that solar power is not only a sustainable alternative to traditional energy generation but also a way to save money on ongoing operational expenses. We were happy to be able to bring these installations to a successful completion.”
The project will offset Allegany County’s energy consumption and offer a price hedge against potential changes in energy prices. It will also contribute to Maryland’s renewable portfolio standard. It will avoid emissions equal to those produced by consuming 229,119 gallons of gasoline or the energy needed for 220 homes each year.
“The County was pleased to select and work with Urban Grid and their contractors to get the PPG and Darrows Lane sites completed and online this year,” Jake Shade, president of the Board of County Commissioners, said. “With the construction of the two, one-megawatt solar arrays, the County will benefit and realize long-term savings for the cost of operating its wastewater treatment facilities.”
