SKY Renewable Energy Begins Solar Construction for the City of Phoenix Burton Barr
Construction began this week on the unique SolarWing installation at the Burton Barr Library by prime contractor, SKY Renewable Energy. The SolarWing canopies will cover 84 parking spaces and include electric car charging stations.
- Phoenix-Mesa, AZ (1888PressRelease) July 21, 2011 - The first phase of construction began this week on the unique SolarWing installation at the Burton Barr Library by prime contractor, SKY Renewable Energy. Construction will occur in two phases to minimize inconvenience to library customers.
SKY Renewable Energy will use SolarWing canopies to cover 84 parking spaces on this renewable energy project which has recently increased in scope to include electric car charging stations. "Changes in the job are due to the City of Phoenix putting in eco charging stations," said Matt Rees, a project manager on the project that ensures all of the subcontractors are compliant with the Davis-Bacon Act. "We are going to run a conduit to posts that are shaded."
Funding for the $1.3 million project was provided by an energy efficiency conservation block grant in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
"The solar canopies are unlike any other parking structure," said Rees of the Phoenix-based green company SolarWing who has developed a pre-fab canopy system for parking lots, providing covered parking solutions that deliver solar energy. Each solar canopy holds 15 panels and covers two parking spaces for a total of 84 covered parking spaces for the Burton Barr Library project. Once completed, the project will be capable of providing 148.05 kw of power for the library.
"The parking structures will also use LED lighting at night which is more efficient in addition to the state- of- the-art panels and structure," said Rees of the solar canopies that will tilt as the sun travels overhead for maximum efficiency.
About SKY Renewable Energy
SKY Renewable Energy has over 60 years of combined construction management experience, with a focus most recently in construction management at risk delivery process. SKY is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ,. For more information, call 602-595-4178 or visit www.skyrenewableenergy.com
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