Power

250kW Solar Array
Photovoltaic System

Naval Base, Guam

As the primary subcontractor to Johnson Controls, Inc, the Pernix employees provided services related to site preparation and installation of 250 kW Solar Photovoltaic System Panels (also referred to as Solar Array PV System). This site is an integral part of a larger global renewable energy strategy from the U.S. Navy.

250kW Solar Array Photovoltaic System
250kW Solar Array Photovoltaic System

Owner 
NAVFAC Marianas

Project Type

Design/Bid/Build

Work included

Installation of 225 KVA pad mounted transformer

Installation of 15 KV disconnect switch
Installation of 250ft of 15KV concrete encased underground service
Installation of PV modules, combiners, inverters and related accessories
Design and construction of inverter building and installation of AC units, wall-mounted exhaust fan, ceiling lights, and grounding system and lightning protection system
Provided services for expansion of future Array
Testing and commissioning of the 250V PV system
Installation of a remotely monitored weather station
Design and installation of a weed barrier system

Site works included clearing, silt fence, grading, mass fill, mass cut and disposal of excess materials, landscaping (hydro-seed and topsoil), and installation of chain link fence around the PV Array System area.

The project received an outstanding recommendation from the owners while securing “An Excellent Construction Award” from Guam Contractors Association.

Project Highlights

The Solar Array was specially designed to withstand conditions in a tropical environment which included category 5 typhoons and generates enough power to support approximately 50 homes in the adjacent Navy housing complex.

It makes a significant environmental impact, eliminating 11,557,066 pounds of Co2 from the environment.

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