DPL To Build Second Solar Array Facility
DPL Inc. (DPL) has announced its unregulated subsidiary, DPL Energy Resources, will build a 60 kilowatt (kW) solar array at the Mound Advanced Technology Center in Miamisburg, a former Department of Energy Weapons site.
"The installation at Mound supports the city of Miamisburg's efforts to develop the site as an energy park," said Teresa Marrinan, senior VP, Commercial Operations. "Additionally, although small by comparison to other solar projects, it enables DPL to continue to research and develop solar projects that make the most economic sense for deployment in the region."
Combined with the company's other solar installation on Yankee road, this project will help DPL meet the goals of Ohio's energy legislation, which includes targets for generating electricity with renewable sources such as solar, wind and biofuels.
When complete, the facility will generate enough power to provide electricity for five homes and will cost approximately $400,000. Melink Corporation of Cincinnati is the general contractor of the project, and the solar installation, which will be situated on a hillside at Mound, is expected to be completed by this summer.
