NARENCO Begins Solar PV Installation on North Carolina's First School to Strive for Platinum LEED Certification

September 12, 2011

National Renewable Energy Corporation (NARENCO) has begun installation of a 135 kilowatt DC solar PV (photovoltaic) energy system on the roof of the new Newton-Conover Middle School in Conover, North Carolina.  This solar system will contribute to the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) points required for this national designation of which Newton-Conover Middle School hopes to achieve the highest level of platinum.  This platinum LEED designation would be the first for a public school in North Carolina.

In addition to the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of the solar system, NARENCO will assist the school with connection to the local utility system to supplement the building's energy usage.  Along with generating their own power with the solar PV system, the design and construction of the middle school will also serve to significantly reduce costs over the life of the building.

Combined with the other elements of the school's construction that are environmentally-friendly this solar energy system will also provide a wonderful lesson to the students in science and ecology.  With a monitoring system supplied by NARENCO, the school will be able to educate the students on the current energy production and the environment benefits resulting from the system during the day.

NARENCO should complete the rooftop solar PV system in the fall of 2011.  Newton-Conover Middle School plans to welcome its first students in August of 2012.

Dennis Richter, Senior VP of NARENCO, Shares His Solar Expertise with WFAE Listeners

September 12, 2011

Attached is a link to WFAE's podcast from "Charlotte Talks".  Dennis is one of three local experts who  discuss the solar energy industry and how you can make solar work to your advantage for your home or business.  Take a listen ... http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/solar-energy-installation/id74097916?i=97221286