The New York Jets and Yingli Solar today announced the completion of a solar power system at the Jets’ teams’ HQ and training center in Florham Park, NJ. This is the largest solar installation at a NFL team headquarters the project utilizes over 3,000 Yingli Solar panels. All of the power generated by the system will be sold to The New York Jets under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
“The New York Jets are excited to be at the forefront of incorporating solar energy into the NFL. When we decided to add solar energy to the Atlantic Health Training Center, going green was the catalyst,” said Thad Sheely, New York Jets’ Executive Vice President of Finance and Stadium Development. “This project is the first of many green initiatives on behalf of the team, and we are proud to be green in color and also in deed..”
“We are excited to have formed a long-term partnership with the New York Jets, and to align our brand with the most popular sport in America,” said Robert Petrina, Managing Director of Yingli Green Energy Americas. “We commend the Jets for their commitment to renewable energy.
New Jersey is currently a U.S. leader in solar energy, second only to California. The project will reduce CO2 emissions by 540 metric tons each year, which is equivalent to taking over 100 cars off the road. By utilizing a power purchase agreement, the team will also save tens of thousands of dollars each year in electricity expenses with no capital