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Project Status and Details - Solar and Advanced Energy Systems

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Solar Projects

expandexpandMontgomery County Department of Liquor Control
201 Edison Park, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

 
Address
201 Edison Park, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Description
The largest roof top system on County property provides energy for the offices and warehouse of the Department of Liquor Control.
Status
Complete
Characteristics
  • Size: 3,672 solar panels installed
  • Power: 1,120 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 1,462,362 kilowatt hours
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Equal To:
  • 139 homes powered
  • 212 cars off the road
  • 25,856 trees planted
 

expandexpandShady Grove Transfer Station
16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, MD 20855

 
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Solar panel
Solar panel
Address
16101 Frederick Road, Derwood, MD 20855
Description
This is Montgomery County's first solar photovoltaic system, which began producing power in March 2011. It produces 30 percent of the facility’s energy needs and saves approximately $10,000 each year in energy costs. The project was made possible with a combination of grant funds and a power purchasing agreement, with no upfront costs to the County.
Status
Complete
Characteristics
  • Size: 1,248 solar panels installed
  • Power: 280 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 350,000 kilowatt hours
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Equal To:
  • 33 homes powered
  • 51 cars off the road
  • 6118 trees planted
 

expandUnder constructionGaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

 
Address
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Description
The solar panels on the library roof provide clean, low cost energy and an excellent educational opportunity for County residents. Library visitors interested in learning more about solar panels can take out books and other learning materials, in addition to accessing information through signage and public programming.
Status
Complete
Characteristics
  • Size: 720 solar panels installed
  • Power: 220 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 271,234 kilowatt hours
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Equal To:
  • 26 homes powered
  • 39 cars off the road
  • 4,796 trees planted
 

expandUnder constructionRockville Library
21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20878

 
Address
21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20878
Description
The solar panels on the library roof provide clean, low cost energy and an excellent educational opportunity for County residents. Library visitors interested in learning more about solar panels can take out books and other learning materials, in addition to accessing information through signage and public programming.
Status
Complete
Characteristics
  • Size: 288 solar panels installed
  • Power: 88 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 104,291 kilowatt hours
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Equal To:
  • 10 homes powered
  • 15 cars off the road
  • 1,844 trees planted
 

expandexpandEquipment Maintenance and Transit Operations Center
16670 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855

 
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Solar panel
Solar panel
Address
16700 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855
Description
These solar panels provide lighting in the parking garage at EMTOC, the facility that provides refueling, cleaning, and maintenance services for the County’s buses and heavy equipment. Other green features include more than four acres of green (vegetated) roof to absorb and filter rain water and a water recycling system that reduces water use by 80 percent.
Status
Complete
Characteristics
  • Size: TBD
  • Power: 74 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 93,758 kilowatt hours
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Equal To:
  • 9 homes powered
  • 14 cars off the road
  • 1,658 trees planted

expandUnder constructionPotomac Community Center
11315 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854

 
Address
11315 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
Description
The Potomac Community Recreation Center is a place where neighbors gather for social activities, sports, and fun. The solar panels on the roof generate clean energy, save the County money, and provide a great example to the community.
Status
Complete
Characteristics
  • Size: 180 solar panels installed
  • Power: 55 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 64,249 kilowatt hours
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Equal To:
  • 6 homes powered
  • 9 cars off the road
  • 1,136 trees planted
 

expandUnder constructionUp-County Regional Services Center
12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20841

 
Address
12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874
Description
Solar panels on the roof of the Up-County Regional Services Center provide a great opportunity for public education of the 2,000 residents and employees who visit the center each day for training and other services. The daycare center on site provides opportunities for educating young children about solar.
Status
Complete
Characteristics
  • Size: 176 solar panels installed
  • Power: 54 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 68,148 kilowatt hours
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Equal To:
  • 7 homes powered
  • 10 cars off the road
  • 1,241 trees planted
 

expandUnder constructionJane Lawton Recreation Center
4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

 
Address
4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Description
The Jane Lawton Recreation Center is a place where neighbors gather for social activities, sports, and fun. This is the first recreation center in the County to go solar. The rooftop solar panels generate clean energy, save the County money, and provide a great example to the community.
Status
Complete
Characteristics
  • Size: 134 solar panels installed
  • Power: 41 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 42,919 kilowatt hours
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Equal To:
  • 4 homes powered
  • 6 cars off the road
  • 759 trees planted
 

expandUnder constructionSilver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza
1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD 20910

 
Address
1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Description
This roof top mount solar photovoltaic system at the Silver Spring Civic Building showcases the County's development of sustainable buildings in urban areas. The Civic Building hosts meetings and conferences throughout the year, providing opportunities to showcase the benefits of solar to diverse audiences.
Status
Complete
Characteristics
  • Size: 128 solar panels installed
  • Power: 39 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 45,485 kilowatt hours
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Equal To:
  • 4 homes powered
  • 7 cars off the road
  • 804 trees planted
 

expandUnder constructionFire Station #31
12100 Darnestown Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878

 
Address
12100 Darnestown Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Description
This is the first fire station in the County to go solar and is a great example of how solar panels can be incorporated into buildings with a wide variety of uses.
Status
Complete
Characteristics
  • Size: 120 solar panels installed
  • Power: 37 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 40,554 kilowatt hours
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Equal To:
  • 4 homes powered
  • 6 cars off the road
  • 717 trees planted

expandexpandMontgomery County Circuit Court, South Tower
50 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850

 
Opening ceremory
Opening ceremory
Solar panel
Address
50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
Description
The Circuit Court's south tower demonstrates several green features, including solar panels and a green (vegetated) roof. The glass walled tower also makes excellent use of natural light.
Status
Complete
Characteristics
  • Size: TBD
  • Power: 12 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 15,144 kilowatt hours
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Equal To:
  • 2 homes powered
  • 2 cars off the road
  • 276 trees planted

expandexpandOaks Landfill
6001 Olney Laytonsville Road, Laytonsville, MD 20882

 
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Oaks landfill
Oaks landfill
Address
6001 Olney Laytonsville Road, Laytonsville, MD 20882
Description
The former landfill provides ample space for this large scale ground-mount solar energy system. Oaks Landfill, home to a diverse array of plants and wildlife, also generates electricity using methane gas naturally produced by the site.
Status
Under Construction
Characteristics
  • Size: TBD
  • Power: 5,338 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 3,417,330

expandexpandMontgomery County Correctional Facility
22880 Whelan Lane, Boyds, MD 20841

 
Solar panel
Solar panel
Address
22880 Whelan Lane, Boyds, MD 20841
Description
Three separate systems, including rooftop and ground mount systems, are being installed. The ground mount system is designed to compliment the existing landscape, allowing habitat to exist around it to support broader green space and water quality goals.
Status
Under Construction
Characteristics
  • Size: TBD
  • Power: 2,803 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 3,551,401 kilowatt hours

expandUnder constructionHoliday Park Senior Center
3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906

 
Address
3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906
Description
This car canopy system will be a first in the County. It will provide shade and weather protection for County residents using the facility while also generating clean, low-cost energy. The senior center, with its many meetings and events, is also a great location for solar energy education.
Status
Under Construction
Characteristics
  • Size: TBD
  • Power: 351 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 444,717 kilowatt hours

expandUnder constructionCouncil Office Building
100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850

 
Address
100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Description
Solar panels on the roof of the Council Office Building provide a unique opportunity for promoting solar energy generation to residents, businesses, and partner groups attending public hearings and other Council events.
Status
Under Construction
Characteristics
  • Size: TBD
  • Power: 42 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 53,214 kilowatt hours

expandUnder constructionKidstop Childcare Center
15910 Somerville Road, Rockville, MD 20855

 
Address
15910 Somerville Road, Rockville, MD 20855
Description
This solar roof mount system will be a learning tool for the pre-school students at this facility.
Status
Under Construction
Characteristics
  • Size: TBD
  • Power: 31 kilowatts
  • Annual energy generation: 39,277 kilowatt hours
 

Combined Heat and Power

Combined Heat and Power (CHP), sometimes referred to as cogeneration, helps stabilize the utility grid by generating electricity close to the site of use. These systems save energy by using the waste heat from on-site electricity generation to heat the building or to provide hot water. CHP installations help reduce the need for additional power plants and transmission lines. CHP can generate electricity cleanly and efficiently when powered with natural gas or renewable fuels.

expandUnder constructionPre-release Center
116511 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD 20852

 
Address
11651 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD 20852
Description
The heat and electricity generated by a natural gas microturbine are used on-site with an overall efficiency of 68% compared to 33% for the average large power plant. The continual electrical and hot water needs make this residential facility ideal for a combined heat and power system. This project was partially funded by the Maryland Smart Energy Communities Program.
Status
Complete
Characteristics
  • Size: 1 combined heat and power system installed
  • Power: 65 kilowatts
 

Microgrids

Microgrids are small scale power grids that can operate independently of the local utility. Microgrids combine a variety of technologies such as solar, combined heat and power, batteries, and advanced controllers to allow self-sufficient operations. Microgrids improve the resiliency of buildings and campuses to utility interruption, help stabilize the overall grid by generating electricity during periods of peak demand, and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The County is currently evaluating the development of microgrids at several critical facilities.