SunEdison powers Bloomberg’s data center

SunEdison, Inc. signed a power purchase agreement with Bloomberg to power the company’s Rockland County, New York-based data center with 2.9 megawatts (MW) DC of solar energy.

Construction of the solar power plant is targeted for completion in the fourth quarter of 2016. Operation and maintenance of the solar power plant will be performed by SunEdison Services, which provides global asset management, monitoring and reporting services.

The 2.9 MW solar power plant is expected to generate enough clean and reliable electricity each year to offset more than 5% of the data center’s electricity usage. Additionally, the project is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 11,600 metric tons over the period of the agreement—the equivalent of taking more than 6,800 cars off the road or powering more than 4,400 homes for one year.

“Data centers consume enormous amounts of energy and that can mean sky-high energy bills, but SunEdison solar solutions can help companies quickly reign in their energy costs,” said Steve Raeder, SunEdison’s regional general manager of its Eastern U.S. solar business. “We’re delighted to work with an industry leader like Bloomberg to help them save money while advancing their sustainability initiatives. And, because we’ve installed thousands of systems, we know how to do it quickly and cost effectively.”

SunEdison will supply Bloomberg with solar power through a state-wide program called “remote net metering” which allows customers to enjoy the savings and environmental benefits of solar without needing to install a system on site. Instead, the solar system is built in the same region as the customer, and clean renewable energy is delivered over the existing power lines.