Solar contractor SALT Energy has recently installed the largest rooftop solar system in Florida, and the largest privately owned solar project in the state. Located on the roof of Badia Spices’ 300,000-square-foot factory in Sweetwater, Florida, the 3.24 megawatt (MW) solar project is a major milestone for the state.
SALT Energy, a subsidiary of Washington, DC-based Salt Service, specializes in installing hurricane-proven solar arrays in corrosive and high-wind conditions in Florida and the Caribbean. To meet the requirements of the project, SALT Energy used flat roof racks made by PanelClaw and solar panels manufactured by San Jose, California-based SunPower.
David Kaul, vice president of engineering and operations for SALT Energy, said: “The requirement by our customer to avoid roof membrane penetrations for anchoring the array to preserve the warranty, coupled with the hurricane wind load design requirements in Miami-Dade County, posed the two greatest technical challenges for our Badia Spices project.”
Badia Spices is a family-owned Hispanic food company that was founded in 1967. The company’s new rooftop solar installation – its second – will offset around 80% of the factory’s electricity usage. In 2019, SALT Energy installed a 529-kW rooftop solar array on Badia Spices’ 100,000-square-foot facility in Doral, Florida.
Rooftop solar on big box buildings is an incredibly smart move. Not only does it reduce electricity costs, but it also helps to reduce carbon emissions and protect against power outages. The technical challenges posed by this project are unique to Florida, but they are a testament to the importance of investing in hurricane-proof solar arrays.
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