Photovoltaic array at Kong Company, Golden, CO

A 40 kilowatt solar electric system powers pet toy manufacturer Kong Company at their headquarters and manufacturing facility in Golden, CO. Made up of 228 Conergy 175 watt modules the photovoltaic system covers 4,750 square feet of the building’s flat top roof, installed at a south facing 10 degree angle to collect energy from the sun.

This flat roofed solar system is unique because it is ballasted, or weighted down with heavy concrete pavers eliminating the need to penetrate the roof seal. The system produces approximately 54,000 kilowatt hours of AC electricity per year, has a five-year warranty (with panels warranted for 25 years) and will pay for itself in less than five years.

“This project is the future of solar electricity. Coloradoans are going to see more and more large solar projects like this in vacant fields and parking lots, on large commercial rooftops like Kong and sides of tall skyscrapers.”

Jim Welch

CEO, Bella Energy

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