Installation of solar panels will turn three Toronto community centres into energy generators
GUELPH, Ontario (November 19, 2012) – Utilizing a total of 1000 solar panels, the Newton Group, based in Guelph Ontario, is installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on three community centres in Toronto. It is expected that the three projects will have a combined output of 250kW AC power and installation will be completed within two months. Newton Group was awarded the contract by Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited in their joint project with the City of Toronto. The systems are utilizing HELIENE photovoltaic modules mounted to KB Aerorack roof mounting systems which will be tied into KACO inverters.
Jay Boychuk, program manager at Newton Group said, “HELIENE modules were selected based on their rugged design, and longevity in the solar market.”
The expected output for the 300 solar panels on the Roding Community Centre is 75kW. 400 panels on the Grandravine Community Centre will produce 100kW and another 300 panels on the Goulding Community Centre will produce 75kW of power.
The Newton Group previously completed a 250kW AC installation for Toronto Hydro in 2011 at the Better Living Centre in Exhibition Place.
About Newton Group
Newton Group began in 1994 as a general contractor operating under the name Kiwi Newton Construction and continues as a design builder throughout Southern Ontario. Other divisions developed and diversified the company and now the firm also operates Newton Solar, Newton Parking Structures, Newton Bridge Solutions and Nadeco. Newton Solar’s strength and what sets it apart from others in this sector, is its expertise and in-depth knowledge of roofs and roofing systems. Newton Solar knows that it is the roofing system that dictates the type of PV Solar system. They are among the most experienced firms as an Engineer, Procurer, Constructor (EPC) firm and have a prefabrication facility in Guelph which allows them to build customized equipment to facilitate their clients’ projects. In the past three years, the firm has installed 4.25MW AC in commercial applications.
http://www.kiwinewton.com/about-u/divisions/solar
About HELIENE
HELIENE Inc. is a global, premium quality manufacturer of the highest efficiency mono-crystalline solar modules. HELIENE prides itself in supplying solar modules that are made in Ontario thereby ensuring a high degree of quality and reliability.
www.heliene.ca
About KACO
KACO has been manufacturing power electronics for more than 60 years. More than 3GW (nearly $1.1 billion) of KCAO brand inverters have been installed worldwide.
www.kaco-newenergy.com
About KB Racking
The Aerorack flat roof mounting system is an aerodynamic design which minimizes ballast requirements and roof load. Non-penetrating installation ensures no damage to the roof.
www.kbracking.com
Contact
Joanne Bertrand
Sales & Marketing Manager
Newton Group
41 Massey Road
Guelph ON N1H 7M6
519-822-5281 x 225
jbertrand@kiwi-newton.com
Jay Boychuk
Program Manager
Newton Group
41 Massey Road
Guelph ON N1H 7M6
519-822-5281 x 233
jboychuk@kiwi-newton.com