Justice Center, Boulder County Solar Energy Project

Boulder County and Bella Energy have installed a 200kW solar electric systems on the Justice Center at 1777 6th Street, Boulder.

The project was financed using an innovative financial partnership with Conergy Finance Program that maximizes the County’s return on investment and minimizes up-front costs. Bella Energy designed and installed the systems.

Total energy production will be approximately 280,000 kilowatt hours per year, covering 15% of the building’s energy. A Fat Spaniel computer-based monitoring system will track energy production and consumption data, accessible to the public over the internet.

One third of the solar panels are ballasted at a 10degree tilt. The remaining two thirds are solar arrays mounted into the roof structure and tilted at a more efficient 30 degree. The system is made up of 673 Schott 300-watt commercial panels and 30 inverters.

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“A project of this scope started with visionary leadership from the County Commissioners and succeeded with great teamwork between Bella Energy and Boulder County staff. Together we met many design and engineering challenges.”

Jim Volpa

Business Development Director

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