Case study
Data Centers
Iron Mountain Solar
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Iron Mountain energized a 7.2 megawatt (MW) rooftop solar installation at its Edison, New Jersey, data center (NJE-1), projected to generate over 9 million kilowatt-hours annually—sufficient to power more than 1,000 homes for a year. This installation supplies approximately 15% of the data center's current energy load and stands as the largest rooftop solar installation of any data center in the U.S (as of 2019). The project is one step closer to Iron Mountain's goal of sourcing 100% renewable electricity for its worldwide operations.
Strategic Approach
The project was developed by NextEra Energy and facilitated by Black Bear Energy, acting as Iron Mountain's buyers representative. In the Lease + PPA scenario, NextEra Energy owns the solar and leases the rooftop from Iron Mountain. Iron Mountain benefits from the onsite consumption of solar energy and the roof rent from NextEra.
Challenges & Opportunities
Results
This project generates over 9 million kilowatt-hours annually, offsetting 41,088 Metric Tons of CO2 equivalent.
Locations
NJ
Total MW Energized
7.2
Avoid CO2 Emissions
41,088
Technology
Solar
Program Type
Behind the Meter
Market Segment
Data Centers
Project Benefits
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