1. The Bartonsville Energy Facility solar project in Virginia has been praised by the Department of Environmental Quality for environmental stewardship.
2. The project used Nevados’ All Terrain Tracker, a single-axis solar tracker that follows existing terrain, avoiding grading of rural sites and reducing steel usage.
3. The partners of the Bartonsville Energy Facility, including MYR Energy Services, DESRI, and Nevados, were awarded gold medals in the Environmental and Sustainable Project category by the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards for their environmentally friendly initiatives.
The Bartonsville Energy Facility in Virginia has been praised by the Department of Environmental Quality for its environmental stewardship. The 170 MW solar project utilized Nevados’ All Terrain Tracker, which minimized disruptive grading of rural sites and reduced the amount of steel needed for the structure. This cutting-edge technology has been recognized with a gold medal in the Environmental and Sustainable Project category at the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards.
Nevados’ All Terrain Tracker features adaptive articulating bearings that allow it to follow the existing terrain, eliminating or reducing the need for grading. This not only simplifies stormwater management and permitting but also helps preserve the natural landscape. CEO Yezin Taha emphasized the importance of using technology that minimizes environmental impact while harnessing solar energy.
The Bartonsville Energy Facility saved approximately $5 million by avoiding the need to move more than 400,000 cubic yards of soil and reducing the amount of steel required for the project. The success of this project showcases the potential for innovative solar technology to promote sustainability and protect the environment.