R.C. Bigelow / Fairfield, CT

R.C. Bigelow

“Doing our part to make the planet a better place is very important to us at Bigelow. This solar project is just one more example of how we are trying to be more environmentally friendly. We are continually examining different ways that Bigelow can preserve, protect and promote a sustainable future in every part of our business operation.”

Cindi Bigelow, Co-President, R.C. Bigelow

R.C. Bigelow, also known as Bigelow Tea Company, selected Alteris™ Renewables as the vendor of choice to design and install their 193.6 -kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) system. Mounted on the rooftops of four different building levels, the system will supply approximately 203,600 kilowatt hours of electricity annually. Known for their environmental stewardship, R.C.Bigelow is thrilled that they will be eliminating approximately 2,800 tons of CO2 emissions over the life of their system.

Installation Type Flat Roof Solar Array
Location Fairfield, CT
Type of Panel SunPower SPR-220
Date Completed Jul 2007
Type of Inverter SatCon
System Size 193.60 kW
Power Generated (annual) 5,089,975 kWh
PV Surface Area 19300 sq. ft.
1st Year Savings $27,486

  • Reduces CO2 emissions 4,732,182 lbs. over the life of the system

  • Equivalent to planting 24,200 trees

  • This is the same as eliminating 5,176,309 driving miles

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  • Doing our part to make the planet a better place is very important to us at Bigelow. This solar project is just one more example of how we are trying to be more environmentally friendly. We are continually examining different ways that Bigelow can preserve, protect and promote a sustainable future in every part of our business operation.

    Cindi Bigelow, Co-President, R.C. Bigelow