(Rockland, ME) – Bartlett Woods, Inc. recently completed installation of approximately 350 solar panels on its roof in an effort to minimize impact on climate change. The panels will meet approximately 50% of the nonprofit’s electrical requirements by maximizing the number of panels that could fit on the roof. A Ribbon Cutting celebration will be held on Wednesday, October 16th at 2pm with key participants and community guests.
”The panels will reduce Bartlett’s electric bill by about $30,000 annually,” confirmed J. Michael Lane, President, Board of Directors at Bartlett Woods. ”The federal government will reimburse us for 30% of the cost due to recent changes made by the Inflation Reduction Act. Overall, the project will offer a return on investment of over 10%. The panels are expected to last at least 25 years.”
The panels will eliminate the generation of 230,000 pounds of carbon dioxide annually. This will be the equivalent of planting 1,700 trees each year.
”Installation was done by Sundog Solar of Searsport, ME,” Lane further commented. ”Their proposal was chosen as having the most favorable financial impact of three proposals submitted.”
Statement from Sundog Solar Owner Danny Piper: “Working with Bartlett Woods on this project has been a rewarding experience for our team, and we are proud to have played an integral part in helping this community take a significant step toward sustainability.”
More info about the project:
There are actually (2) independent systems located at Bartlett Woods. Together the systems will average 153,329 kWh/year:
– South System details…
- 84.24kW DC & 57kW AC
- – comprised of (208) 405W panels & (5) 11.4 kW single phase inverters
– North System details…
- – 56.7kW DC / 45.6 kW AC
- – comprised of (140) 405W panels & (4) 11.4 kW single phase inverters
-Combined System details…
- – 141.08kW DC / 102.6kW AC
- – comprised of (348) 405W panels & (9) 11.4kW single phase inverters
Both systems are equipped with module-level monitoring, allowing for precise, real-time tracking of energy production and savings. This transparency ensures that the community can optimize its energy use and see the direct impact of reducing both energy costs and its carbon footprint.
More great green news . . .
”Work will begin this fall on converting our heating system from a fuel oil and propane heating system to one using heat pumps, saving even more energy,” announced Executive Director Kelly Osborn. “Once the system is completed, Bartlett Woods will be able to heat and cool our 58-unit apartment building by using only solar energy on an annual basis. This tremendous shift in our sustainability goals is something both residents and staff can be very proud of.”
For further information about Bartlett Woods, visit Bartlettwoods.com or call 207-593-1608. About Sundog Solar visit www.sundog.solar or call 207-548-1100.
