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Largest Solar Installation at Professional Football Stadium
by Staff Writers
Landover MD (SPX) Sep 26, 2011

The NRG solar entry plaza at Gate A will generate power through a variety of green energy technologies, including translucent solar panels and a specially designed sculpture created using thin film solar technology.

Executives from NRG, and the Washington Redskins unveiled the new solar installation at FedExField, which is the largest installation at an NFL stadium, demonstrating the potential of innovative and renewable energy solutions available today.

On game days, solar power can provide up to 20% of FedExField's power. On non-game days, the solar system can provide up to 100% of the stadium's electrical needs, depending on weather conditions.

In June, NRG joined with the Washington Redskins to design, develop and install a unique solar power system that would best meet the stadium's energy needs. The installation by NRG, one of the largest solar power developers in the United States, includes three different types of solar panels at the stadium generating nearly two megawatts (MW) of electricity.

In addition to generating power for FedExField, the stadium's 8,000 solar panels will provide shaded parking in an 841-car lot. The design includes 10 electric vehicle charging stations from NRG's eVgosm charging network for use by fans.

The NRG solar entry plaza at Gate A will generate power through a variety of green energy technologies, including translucent solar panels and a specially designed sculpture created using thin film solar technology.

The sculpture - a 30-foot tall silhouette of a football player dubbed "solar man" - showcases the flexibility of this innovative solar technology and also is a one-of-a-kind work of art welcoming fans to FedExField.

"Our work with the Washington Redskins is a prime example of how forward-looking businesses and organizations are thinking about and using energy differently," said David Crane, CEO of NRG, based in Princeton, NJ.

"This installation shows how, through innovation, creativity and expertise, we are working towards a more secure energy future. NRG is proud to provide the power that backs the powerful Redskins team and their fans!"

"We are delighted to partner with NRG, a truly innovative leader in energy solutions, to showcase this remarkable technology at FedExField and to educate fans and the public about solar energy and other solutions that can help our country's energy needs. We look forward to working with the NRG team to develop additional renewable features at the stadium," said Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins.

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