Independent power producer REC Solar, commercial solar developer, and EPC Dynamic Energy have completed an 881 kW rooftop array at Kingspan Insulation North America's facility in Mendota, Illinois.

This is Kingspan's third solar project in North America, which will help the company achieve its goal of 60% direct renewable energy utilization by 2030. The project utilizes Kingspan's 50000 square foot industrial rooftop space and is expected to generate approximately 1 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy annually.

Realizing solar power generation at our production base is a milestone, and we are immensely proud of it, "said Kyle McEnroe, President of Kingspan Insulation North America. This project is a concrete manifestation of our commitment to 'loving the earth'. We continuously reduce operational carbon emissions, increase the use of renewable energy, and invest in long-term solutions to enhance our environmental performance and business. This is another step for us to integrate sustainable development into North American manufacturing, operation, and growth.

REC Solar will own and operate the solar cell array under a 25 year power purchase agreement. In addition to the Mendota project, REC Solar also owns and operates a 1.05 MW canopy and rooftop solar cell array at its Kingspan plant in Delan, Florida, which is scheduled to be completed in 2023.

Rob Jetty, CEO of REC Solar, stated, "As businesses increasingly seek strategies to reduce emissions and enhance supply chain sustainability, this project demonstrates how clean, reliable, and affordable solar energy provided through long-term power purchase agreements can help achieve these goals. By owning and operating these systems, REC Solar is proud to support Kingspan's leadership in renewable energy and its continued progress in sustainable development. ”

Dynamic Energy developed and served as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company for the project. Kingspan also has a 1.36 MW rooftop solar cell array at its Winchester plant in Virginia, which was developed and built by Dynamic Energy and completed in 2024.

Oliver Davis, President and Chief Operating Officer of Dynamic Energy, said: "As a trusted solar partner for Kingspan, Dynamic is honored to partner with REC Solar to deliver another rooftop solar project that supports its net zero emissions and renewable energy goals. ”As industrial electricity prices continue to rise in the United States, this project demonstrates how sustainability and sound business planning can go hand in hand. We appreciate their forward-looking approach of reducing emissions while controlling rising energy costs.