Timberland signs $3M contract with Northern Power for system design & installation
08 Jun '05
5 min read
Software solution provider Northern Power Systems, a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp announced it has entered into an agreement to design, engineer and construct a 400 kW solar power system at Timberland's 429,000 square-foot Ontario distribution center in Southern California.
Major Solar Power System to be implemented at Timberland's California distribution center.
Northern Power Systems, a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp announced that it has entered into an agreement to design, engineer and construct a 400 kW solar power system at Timberland's 429,000 square-foot Ontario distribution center in Southern California.
Innovative System to Generate Renewable Energy The 401.8 kW photovoltaic (PV) system will be installed on a new "TruckPort" steel mounting structure next to Timberland's warehouse, leveraging an unused area of the facility's truck yard by providing storage space for the facility as well as shaded parking for employees. A total of 1,960 PV modules will be mounted on the structure in strings of 14 each. The high-efficiency modules and inverters are expected to produce almost 60% of the facility's electrical load.
Also included in the design of the project will be Northern Power's "SmartView" remote monitoring software technology, allowing Timberland to manage and report on the site's power production in real time from any location via the Internet.
Timberland to Reap Additional Benefits
The timing of the system installation is expected to maximize available incentives under California's Self-Generation Incentive Program, offering Timberland a rebate of over $1.5 million. By reliably delivering up to 60% of the facility's energy needs, the new power system is also expected to create a hedge against potential critical peak pricing surcharges of as much as $1 per kilowatt hour, which may be put into effect in California over the next several summers.
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