SunPower subsidiary Cobalt energy systems of Mountain View and energy real estate company Miracle power completed the 220.9 kW Waterfront Plaza solar project across from Pier 33 in San Francisco.
The 220.9 kW Waterfront Plaza solar project. Credit: Kobalt Power Systems
“As building owners require more advanced engineering solutions to reduce operating costs and meet sustainability goals, projects like Waterfront Plaza show what is possible – and demonstrate the technical expertise and execution capabilities that have defined Cobalt Power Systems for more than two decades,” said John Paul Bergh, president of Cobalt. “Together with Wunder Power, we successfully delivered a highly engineered solution on one of San Francisco’s challenging commercial rooftops.”
The Waterfront Plaza solar project consists of 554 PV modules that required special technology to be mounted on the post-tensioned concrete roof structure of the building. Installation teams had to deploy custom anchor points, using multiple attachment methods, to safely navigate dense post-tensioning cables beneath the roof membrane. More than 3,000 ballast blocks were distributed across the roof to meet structural loading requirements and provide seismic stability.
“It was a pleasure working with the Cobalt team on the Waterfront Plaza project,” said Kaylee Mulligan, COO of Wunder Power. “Their attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence made this a seamless partnership from start to finish. We are proud to work with high-quality partners like Cobalt to help commercial real estate owners deploy renewable energy across their portfolios to unlock additional long-term value.”
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