Solar Power System to be Built in Prince George’s County (MD)

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Three Washington, D.C. area companies are to construct one of Maryland’s largest solar power systems at the headquarters of John E. Kelly & Sons Electrical Construction in Prince George’s County. Nearly 9,000 square feet of solar panels will cover the building’s roof, generating enough electricity to meet more than half the needs of the 20,000 square foot office/warehouse facility.

The 150-kilowatt system is being constructed at no up-front cost to Kelly, and will be owned by Washington Gas Energy Services. Kelly will purchase electricity produced by the system at guaranteed prices for 20 years under a Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”). Standard Solar is developing the project, and will design, construct, operate and maintain the system.

“We expect solar energy to play an important role in our region’s and in our nation’s energy future, and we are proud to play a part in that development”, said Steve Kelly, president of Kelly Electrical. In addition to purchasing power from the system, Kelly will perform the electrical installation work.

“We want to help Maryland meet our goals for solar energy development, and we look forward to helping our clients do the same with the experience we gain constructing this project”, added Steve Skolnik, Kelly’s vice president/operations.

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