Mortenson Construction Selected to Build 1.8 Megawatt Solar Array in New Jersey

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Mortenson Construction, a leading builder of wind power projects in North America, has been selected by enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company, to build a 1.8 megawatt solar photovoltaic array in Belle Mead, New Jersey. This project marks Mortenson's first solar power generation project, and it will be constructed for enXco customer Carrier Clinic, a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare system. The solar array, utilizing 25,000 photovoltaic modules, will be the largest solar power system on a New Jersey healthcare system campus, providing 50 percent of Carrier Clinic's electrical services during periods of peak demand.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mortenson Construction has been selected to build a 1.8 megawatt solar array in Belle Mead, New Jersey, marking the company's first solar power generation project.
  • The solar array will be constructed for enXco customer Carrier Clinic, a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare system, on nearly 14 acres.
  • The project will utilize 25,000 photovoltaic modules, making it the largest solar power system on a New Jersey healthcare system campus.
  • The solar array is expected to supply 50 percent of Carrier Clinic's electrical services during periods of peak demand.
  • Mortenson has become a leading builder of wind power projects in North America, with over 80 projects totalling over 8,000 megawatts across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Mortenson employs over 2,200 people nationwide, with dedicated teams to help deliver renewable energy projects to its growing list of customers.
  • The company is ranked 22nd in the 2009 Top 400 Contractors listing by Engineering News-Record and 11th in Power with 100 percent of this sector's revenue coming from renewable energy.
  • Business Wire and various industry reports have covered Mortenson Construction's success in building wind power projects, including over 80 projects in the U.S. and Canada.

Statistics:

  • 1.8 megawatt (DC) solar photovoltaic array to be built in Belle Mead, New Jersey.
  • 25,000 photovoltaic modules will be utilized in the solar array.
  • 14 acres of land will be used for the solar array on Carrier Clinic's campus.
  • 50 percent of Carrier Clinic's electrical services will be supplied by the solar array during periods of peak demand.
  • Over 80 wind power projects have been built by Mortenson in the U.S. and Canada.
  • Over 8,000 megawatts of renewable energy have been delivered by Mortenson in the U.S. and Canada.
  • 2,200 people are employed by Mortenson nationwide.
  • 2009 Top 400 Contractors listing by Engineering News-Record ranked Mortenson 22nd.
  • 100 percent of Power sector revenue comes from renewable energy.

Sources:

  • Mortenson Construction (press release)
  • enXco (press release)
  • Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. (press release)
  • Engineering News-Record (2009 Top 400 Contractors listing)
  • Business Wire ( various reports on Mortenson Construction's success in building wind power projects)