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Solar Farm
MD

BEI was involved in the design and engineering phase for building a total of 10MW solar farm on two Waste Water Treatment (WWT) Sites for Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). This involved creating an efficient and optimized system layout that maximized energy production while considering technical specifications and site constraints.  The process involved obtaining the neccessary permits, complying with regulations, and engaging with local authorities and stakeholders ensure a smooth and successful project implementation. 

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RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS

SUMMARY

BEI provided services for  design and engineering phase for building a total of 10MW solar farm on the following two sites for WSSC,  for a combined total of 40 acres of land.

  • Seneca Creek WWT, Gaithersburg

  • Western Branch WWT, Upper Marlboro

 

Each site featured nearly 8,500 ground mounted solar panels, with approximate generation of 6.6 million kWh of solar energy each year. This accounted for approximately 17% of the electricity required to operate the two plants. The following aspects were considered:

 

  • Site selection

  • Land Characteristics

  • Proximity to Electrical Infrastructure

  • Solar Irradiance

  • Transportation and site access assessment

  • Environmental Impact Assessment

  • Environmental Permits

  • Zoning and Land Use Permits

LOCATION

Gaithersburg, MD

Upper Marlboro, MD

CLIENT

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)

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