September 8th 2015 Meeting

This Month’s Technical Program - 2.7 MW Solar PV Laminate Rooftop Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Assembly Facility

Andrew Streit with SolBright Renewable Energy will be speaking about Solar PV Laminate on the 787 Dreamliner Assembly Facility.

In 2009, when Boeing announced they would build the 787 Dreamliner in South Carolina, there were no plans to incorporate solar as part of its mission. Working with Charleston and Seattle based management teams, SolBright introduced and developed viable solutions to achieve corporate sustainability objectives and implement the largest rooftop solar PV installation in the state of South Carolina.

The installation boasts 18,095 individual panels made of thin-film photovoltaic solar laminate. Thin-film laminates weigh much less than traditional solar modules and because they adhere directly to the surface of the roof (via slip sheet), they generate minimal lift under windy conditions. In a hurricane prone area like Charleston, these were important considerations. Electric utility SCE&G owns the system, and Boeing consumes 100% of the electricity generated on-site. SolBright also developed and implemented additional solar on the Boeing Welcome Center.

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