Morris County, Tioga Energy and SunDurance Energy kickoff first solar installation in innovative renewable energy programme pilot.

On 23 Jun 2010, Morris County Improvement Authority (Morris) of New Jersey along with solar energy provider Tioga Energy (Tioga) and installation contractor SunDurance Energy (SunDurance), will celebrate the start of construction on a 1.57 megawatt (MW) solar project at the William G Mennen Sports Arena. The kickoff event heralds the initiation of the County's 3.2 MW renewable energy programme pilot, which encompasses 19 local facilities and is being financed through a landmark public-private solar development model, referred to as the Morris Model. Construction is starting just six months after the County announced their plans in Jan 2010. When completed, the total project will result …