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   31st Mar 09

 MathWorks installs photovoltaic arrays to generate 139.08 KW of power

The MathWorks has installed one of the region's largest photovoltaic (PV) arrays -that will generate an electrical power of 139.08-kilowatt at its Massachusetts's campus. This solar cell PV array is installed by Alteris Renewables and is partially funded through the Commonwealth Solar rebate program.

"The Patrick Administration is proud to support The MathWorks solar power project through Commonwealth Solar, which is on course toward quadrupling the amount of installed solar electricity in the state by the end of this year," said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Ian Bowles. "By helping us to reach Governor Patrick's ambitious goal of 250 megawatts of solar power by 2017, The MathWorks is acting as a clean energy leader."

MathWorks estimates a power save of seven percent of the total electricity used in one of three main buildings on the Company's Natick, Massachusetts's campus.

"According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the commercial sector represents the largest area of electricity use nationally - consuming 46% of the nation's total electricity," explains Jeanne O'Keefe, Chief Financial Officer, The MathWorks. "We assessed our environmental impact - both locally and globally - and, with the help of Alteris and the Commonwealth Solar rebate program, are taking steps to minimize our footprint. By installing the PV array as part of our overall energy savings initiative we are reducing the strain on current power grid resources and maximizing the use of clean, renewable energy."

The new PV array installation consists of 456 SunPower SPR-305 modules covering as much of the available roof space as feasible. Each module generates 305 watts, giving the system an overall capacity of 139.08 kilowatts. The total energy production is estimated to be 155,000 kilowatt-hours annually.




          
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