Charles River ARC / Needham, MA

Charles River ARC

“My experience working with Alteris™ Renewables on this and other projects has always been excellent. They are responsive, committed, creative problem-solvers, and they always bring a positive, can-do attitude to the job - which is based on their tested ability to get the job done.”

James Carr, A.I.A. , LEED Consultant, James Carr Architecture and Design, jcarr@alum.mit.edu

Aided by the Massachusetts Technology Fund, the Charles River ARC human services agency turned toward renewable energy in 2005. They asked Alteris™ Renewables to help them do it. Alteris™ Renewables engineered and installed a 50 kilowatt photovoltaic solar system using 176 Schott modules. They are now enjoying the benefits of a system that will generate 1.3 million kilowatt hours over its expected life.

Installation Type Flat Roof Solar Array
Location Needham, MA
Type of Panel Schott ASE 300
Date Completed Feb 2006
Type of Inverter Fronius IG-4500
System Size 50.16 kW
Power Generated (annual) 1,300,000 kWh
PV Surface Area 3807 sq. ft.
1st Year Savings $12,328

  • Reduces CO2 emissions 1,575,628 lbs. over the life of the system

  • Equivalent to planting 7,356 trees

  • This is the same as eliminating 1,723,502 driving miles

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  • My experience working with Alteris™ Renewables on this and other projects has always been excellent. They are responsive, committed, creative problem-solvers, and they always bring a positive, can-do attitude to the job - which is based on their tested ability to get the job done.

    James Carr, A.I.A. , LEED Consultant, James Carr Architecture and Design, jcarr@alum.mit.edu