en.Wedoany.com Reported - Ameresco, a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, announced a comprehensive energy project in collaboration with the Mount Sinai School District in New York. Schools within the district will install rooftop solar photovoltaic arrays, replace old lighting fixtures with LEDs, and upgrade existing transformers.

According to Lou Maltezos, Co-President of Ameresco, the solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays represent the largest cost-saving measure in the plan, expected to save the district over $202,000 annually. Rooftop solar systems will be installed at the high school, middle school, and elementary school, with capacities of approximately 523.9 kW (DC), 570.5 kW (DC), and 494.4 kW (DC), respectively. These solar panels have an expected lifespan of at least 30 years, with performance projected to remain at approximately 87.4% of initial levels at the 30-year mark, and come with a 25-year product warranty. Based on current estimates, the district is expected to save approximately $9.48 million over 30 years through solar power generation compared to relying entirely on utility electricity. The total cost of the solar arrays across the three schools is approximately $5.28 million, with PV panel installation requiring 6 to 8 weeks. The entire project, from installation to utility interconnection and inspection, is expected to take about 6 months. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.

All major trades for the project are expected to be sourced locally to support regional economic activity. Additionally, the installed energy equipment will provide real-time energy data, which can be used to support the district's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum. Through an advanced data acquisition system, students will be able to monitor solar power generation in real time, analyze seasonal and weather-related performance variations, and engage in hands-on data applications across grade-level STEM courses.