Solvita Completes Solar Panel Installation, Advancing Sustainability and Innovation Goals

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 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.

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