The building integrated photovoltaic panels generate about 350 kw of clean energy.
Gillette stadium solar panels.
Constellation constructed a solar installation that generates approximately 525 kilowatts kw of clean renewable solar power at patriot place the 1 3 million square foot entertainment retail and dining destination adjacent to gillette stadium in foxborough massachusetts home of the new england patriots.
New solar canopies are producing up to 60 of energy needs for the home field of the afc champs in 2017.
Gillette stadium home of the new england patriots will triple the amount of renewable energy produced at the stadium and the adjacent patriot place shopping center with a 1 megawatt photovoltaic pv array.
The kraft group which owns gillette stadium has already implemented several other clean energy and energy efficiency measures including 500 kilowatts of combined heat and power at the stadium and one megawatt of solar panels throughout patriot place.
The facility has a 1 000 kw solar power system and 700 000 square feet of white painted roofs that reduce the need for air conditioning costs.
Dlr group s design of this on site renewable solar system for nrg energy transforms an open.
The new england patriots have both solar panels and wind energy systems powering their stadium and the facility s adjacent shopping center.
Energy star equipment and appliances were selected when possible.
The new england patriots installed their first solar panels at patriot place the retail destination adjacent to gillette stadium in 2009.
One of the nfl s largest stadiums needed to reduce its carbon footprint.
Nrg energy will install the project under an agreement the kraft group which owns the complex.
To have its roof lined with solar panels.
Gillette stadium is becoming more environmentally friendly.
Design achievement patriot place is a 1 3 million sf regional lifestyle destination attracting shoppers and sports fans adjacent to gillette stadium home of the new england patriots.
These canopies will not only provide weather protection throughout the north marketplace but also provide up to 60 of patriot place s power and reduce carbon emissions by more than 800 metric tons every year.
For kraft facilities outside massachusetts co generation of power is the preferred approach.
We implemented a customized solar generating system with a programmable led ring array.
Adding solar panels to vacant kraft group land isn t viable because the open space is needed for parking especially for big events such as sports contest and concerts at gillette stadium.
This is a unique energy project solution that incorporates the function and beauty of solar into its surroundings.
The energy servers were installed in a microgrid ready configuration allowing the stadium.
