Trimble starts construction of 1.7-megawatt solar array at Colorado headquarters

Trimble announced that the company has broken ground on the construction of a 1.7-megawatt solar array as a renewable energy source at its Westminster, Colorado headquarters. The new solar panels are projected to offset more than 100% of the energy consumed by Trimble’s two-building campus in the Westmoor Technology Park, which represents approximately 6-7 percent of the company’s total global electricity demand. The installation will be one of the largest distributed solar projects in the City of Westminster. The 4.4-acre project includes ground-mounted solar arrays and raised structures with solar panels to form 170 carports for employees and visitors. Carports will protect vehicles from the weather and provide 49 electric vehicle charging stations powered by the sun. The system has the capacity to provide a maximum estimated annual yield of 2,570,000 kilowatt hours, which is equivalent to consuming roughly 3,500 barrels of oil. The array also has the added bonus of reducing strain on the grid by minimizing Trimble’s reliance on traditional energy sources, especially at times of peak energy demand, which is typically when the sun is shining.