Solar Energy Canopy To Be Installed On Reston Town Center Garage Roof

RESTON, VA — Developer BXP is teaming up with Ameresco, renewable energy company, to install an Ameresco 1.3 megawatt solar photovoltaic onsite renewable energy system for an unnamed client at Reston Town Center.

The system, which will be installed above the Green Garage at 11900 Market St., is expected to add 1.3 megawatts of new, onsite solar generation capacity, creating an estimated 1.5million kilowatt-hours of renewable energy annually. This will eliminate approximately 450 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. The energy created will be used locally at Reston Town Center.

“With great partners like our client and Ameresco we can transform a parking garage into a megawatt scale solar energy plant,” said Ben Myers, senior vice president of sustainability at BXP. “This project delivers social, economic, and environmental benefits over a long term by providing zero emissions clean power, competitive energy pricing, and covered parking for clients and visitors at the Town Center.”

Installation of solar photovoltaic system is estimated to be completed by the end of the year. The energy produced by the canopy be used locally at Reston Town Center.

“We are thrilled to partner with BXP and their client on this exciting solar canopy project in Reston, Virginia,” said Jonathan Mancini, senior vice president at Ameresco. “By joining forces, we are building a solar solution that will empower the entire Reston community with greater energy independence and reduced reliance on the grid. This collaborative effort is a shining example of how working together can create a more resilient future for all.”