Chase Collegiate / Waterbury, CT

Chase Collegiate

“We had interviewed five separate firms prior to selecting Alteris™ Renewables for our installation. They came equipped with the technical knowledge as well as the ability to work with us on our project to ensure that the array was not only functional, but also worked with the buildings aesthetically. We have no hesitation referring Alteris™ Renewables to our community and many individuals and businesses have either deployed, or will be deploying arrays.”

Steve Carleton, Business Manager

Modeling environmental responsibility and promoting an identity as a sustainable community is part of Chase Collegiate School’s vision. The new edition to the school has many state of the art facilities and gathering spaces, but its green features are what make the strongest statement to the new building. The roof is equipped with photovoltaic solar panels which will improve the school’s energy efficiency and have a positive environmental impact.

Installation Type Roof Mount
Location Waterbury, CT
Type of Panel SunPower 225 Modules
Date Completed Jun 2008
Type of Inverter Solectria PVI-15 Inverters
System Size 64.80 kW
Power Generated (annual) 1,762,375 kWh
PV Surface Area 4000 sq. ft.
  • Reduces CO2 emissions 1,700,000 lbs. over the life of the system

  • Equivalent to planting 8,000 trees

  • This is the same as eliminating 1,800,000 driving miles

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