New “Sol Array” in Kettering’s Miami Valley Research Park is one of the region’s largest distributed solar installations.
Kettering, Ohio – Solvita and IGS Energy are proud to announce the successful completion of the “Sol Array”, a 1.5-megawatt ground mounted solar power installation at the Kettering Research Park location, marking a major milestone in Solvita’s ’s ongoing commitment to saving and enhancing lives through the gift of tissue donation while decreasing our impact on the environment. The system is expected to generate approximately two million kilowatt-hours of clean, renewable energy annually—enough to power 200 homes per year.
“We’re excited to take this important step toward a more sustainable future,” said Christopher Graham, President and CEO at Solvita. “Installing solar panels not only helps us lower our environmental impact, but it also demonstrates our long-term investment in energy efficiency and growth in tissue graft production.”
Developed under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with project owner and operator IGS Energy, and built by Kokosing Solar, the state-of-the-art array is now awaiting its final Permission to Operate (PTO) from the utility, which is expected imminently. “The success of the Sol Array reflects true collaboration between Solvita, IGS Energy, AES Ohio, Kokosing Solar, and the City of Kettering/Miami Valley Research Park. stated Maha Kashani Senior Regional Sales Manager at IGS Energy. “Together, we’ve brought innovation, sustainability, and economic growth to the region through one of its largest distributed solar installations.” This project is a testament to what is possible when community-focused organizations work together to build a more sustainable future.”
Solvita plans to continue exploring opportunities to improve growth and sustainability for the future.
About IGS Energy:
IGS Energy is a private, family-owned energy company based in Dublin, Ohio, serving more than 5 million residential customer equivalents (RCEs) across the U.S. Since 1989, the company has grown into one of the nation’s leading energy retailers, providing tailored solutions for electricity, natural gas, solar, battery storage, biogas, and energy efficiency. With 1,500+ employees and a long-term, purpose-over-profits approach, IGS Energy is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work® and is listed among Fortune’s 100 Best
Companies to Work For®. IGS Energy’s commitment to serving the needs of their customers, employees, and communities, alongside their expertise in risk mitigation and cost control, is redefining the retail energy experience for a more sustainable, customer-focused energy future. Learn more at igs.com.
About Solvita:
As a global tissue center Solvita provides services to donor families, medical communities, recipients, and community partners through recovery, processing, and distribution of tissue grafts. We are a national tissue network with locations in Dayton, Ohio (Corporate Office); Fort Worth, Texas; Portland, Oregon; Toledo, Ohio; and Boise, Idaho. For more information visit www.solvita.org.