Delaware Technical Community College Expands Sustainability Success with 2.1 Megawatt Solar Project

Combined statewide system, one of the largest in Delaware,
includes solar rooftops, ground mounts and carports

ROCKVILLE, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DelawareTech—Standard
Solar, Inc., in a partnership with Urban Grid, is pleased to
announce the completion of the second phase of a 2.1 megawatt (MW),
two-phased solar project for Delaware Technical Community College
(Delaware Tech). ClicktoTweet

The final phase features a 449 kilowatt (kW) carport and a 296 kW
rooftop array on the Terry Campus in Dover and two rooftop arrays
totaling 585 kW on the Owens Campus in Georgetown. Phase One of the
system included 806 kW on four campuses and began producing energy in
2013.

The combined project is one of the largest solar systems in Delaware and
is expected to generate more than 2,960,000 kilowatt hours per year.
This amount of power is equivalent to offsetting the CO2 emissions from
2,219,789 pounds of coal burned or 220 homes’ energy use for each year.

“It’s been a pleasure to partner with both Standard Solar and Urban Grid
during the past four years as part of the College’s Sustainability
Energy Management Plan to reduce our carbon footprint 20% by the year
2020,” said College President, Dr. Mark T. Brainard. “This project,
combined with the implementation of over $6 million in Energy
Conservation measures throughout the College and the good work of the
Campus Energy Task Forces will result in exceeding our goal three years
early.”

The arrays are expected to offset approximately 12 percent of the annual
total energy needs of four of the College’s campuses.

“We look forward to bringing additional affordable energy to the
Delaware Tech community, helping it manage its energy future and
demonstrating its environmental leadership,” said Scott Wiater,
president & CEO, Standard Solar. “Developing projects in an educational
setting, knowing students will have access to hands-on energy generation
learning, is particularly rewarding.”

Delaware Tech’s focus on advancing energy management studies includes
energy labs in all three counties and associate degrees in renewable
energy, solar, energy management and building automation systems.

Urban Grid financed the projects through a long-term Power Purchase
Agreement with Delaware Tech. While this installation will offset
Delaware Tech’s energy requirements and provide a hedge against
potentially volatile energy prices into the future, it will also
contribute to Delaware’s renewable energy portfolio standard. With these
projects, the college is exhibiting its dedication to furthering
renewable energy and energy management education while reducing their
own carbon footprint.

“Urban Grid is very excited to complete this second phase of solar
projects for Delaware Tech with Standard Solar. Delaware Tech has shown
an unwavering commitment to sustainability and energy independence. We
were pleased to once again partner with Delaware Tech and Standard Solar
to bring these projects to completion,” stated Adam Thompson, Vice
President of Development & Operations for Urban Grid.

Standard Solar has installed approximately 5.2 MW of solar in Delaware
and is committed to using local resources and supporting its in-state
construction partners.

About Standard Solar

Standard Solar, Inc. is a leading solar energy company specializing in
the development and financing of solar electric systems nationwide.
Dedicated to making Distributed Generation (DG) solar more accessible to
businesses, institutions, governments and utilities, the company is
forging the path for clean, renewable energy development through turnkey
solutions. With more than 100 megawatts installed, financed or
maintained, Standard Solar is one of the most trusted and respected
solar companies. Named one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in
America for four consecutive years by Inc. Magazine, Standard Solar
operates nationally and is headquartered in Rockville, Md. For more
information, please visit www.standardsolar.com

About Urban Grid

Urban Grid Holdings, LLC is a leading developer and financier of solar
photovoltaic (PV) projects throughout the United States. Urban Grid
specializes in providing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for projects
ranging from 1 MW – 10MW for commercial, educational, government,
utility and non-profit organizations and is committed to developing
high-quality solar projects designed to generate consistent performance
and predictable returns. Urban Grid is headquartered in Stevensville,
MD. For more information, please visit www.urbangridco.com.

Contacts

Wilkinson + Associates
Leah Wilkinson, 703-907-0010
leah@wilkinson.associates