Jersey Gardens Mall has plans to construct the largest single-roof solar system in North America. The ambitious project will produce 4.8 megawatts of power, which is about 11% of the mall’s 1.3 million-square-feet power consumption.
SunPower Corporation will design, install, and maintain the massive Jersey Gardens Mall solar power system. The project is expected to be online in August 2011, but rumor has it that another, even larger New Jersey rooftop solar system is also in the works.
Humungous Solar Rooftops
Jersey Gardens Mall Plans North America's Largest Installation
Trend Themes
1. Renewable Energy - The construction of large-scale solar systems like the one at Jersey Gardens Mall highlights the growing trend towards renewable energy sources.
2. Sustainable Infrastructure - The installation of massive solar rooftops demonstrates the trend of incorporating sustainable infrastructure in commercial buildings and malls.
3. Energy Efficiency - The use of solar power systems to meet a significant portion of the mall's power consumption showcases the trend of businesses adopting energy-efficient solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Solar Energy - The solar energy industry stands to benefit from the increasing demand for large-scale solar power systems.
2. Commercial Real Estate - The incorporation of sustainable infrastructure, such as solar rooftops, presents new opportunities for developers and owners in the commercial real estate industry.
3. Renewable Technology - The development and maintenance of solar power systems like the one at Jersey Gardens Mall create opportunities in the renewable technology industry.