Independent power producer REC Solar and commercial solar developer and EPC Dynamic Energy completed an 881-kW rooftop array at Kingspan Insulation North America’s factory in Mendota, Illinois.
The 881-kW solar project built on Kingspan Insulation North America’s factory in Mendota, Illinois. Credit: REC Solar
This is Kingspan’s third solar project in North America, contributing to the company’s goal to achieve 60% direct renewable use by 2030. The project uses 50,000 sq ft of Kingspan’s industrial rooftop space and is projected to generate approximately 1 million kWh of renewable energy annually.
“Bringing solar power online at our manufacturing site is a milestone of which we’re incredibly proud,” said Kyle McEnroe, president of Kingspan Insulation North America. “This project is a tangible example of our “Planet Passionate” commitment in action as we continue to reduce operational carbon, increase our use of renewable energy and invest in long-term solutions that strengthen both our environmental performance and our business. It’s another step forward in how we embed sustainability into the way we manufacture, operate, and grow in North America.”
REC Solar will own and operate the solar array under a 25-year power purchase agreement. In addition to the Mendota project, REC Solar owns and operates a 1.05-MW canopy and rooftop solar array at Kingspan’s facility in DeLand, Florida, which was completed in 2023.
“As companies increasingly seek strategies to lower emissions and strengthen supply chain sustainability, this project shows how clean, reliable and affordable solar energy — delivered through a long-term power purchase agreement — can help achieve those goals,” said Robb Jetty, CEO of REC Solar. “By owning and operating these systems, REC Solar is proud to support Kingspan’s leadership in renewable energy and their continued progress in sustainability.”
Dynamic Energy developed and served as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm for the project. Kingspan also has a 1.36 MW rooftop solar array at its Winchester, Virginia facility which was developed and built by Dynamic Energy and completed in 2024.
“As a trusted solar partner for Kingspan, Dynamic is proud to work together with REC Solar to deliver another rooftop solar project that supports their net-zero and renewable energy goals,” said Oliver Davis, president and COO of Dynamic Energy. “With U.S. industrial electricity rates continuing to rise, this project demonstrates how sustainability and sound business planning go hand in hand. We applaud their forward-thinking approach to reducing emissions while gaining control over rising energy costs.”
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