Federal Reserve — William McChesney Martin Jr. Building

The Federal Reserve requested the installation of a 154.5 kW PV system on the roof of its iconic William McChesney Martin Jr. Building and entrusted the racking to Sollega's FastRack 510-6dg. Washington D.C.'s windy and unpredictable climate, combined with the extremely sensitive nature of the building, gave the project unusual challenges and requirements. Sollega provided 514 FastRacks for 309 modules.

Sollega's history of supporting federal buildings in Washington — including prior installations at the Department of Energy and the Smithsonian — meant the FR510-6dg racking system was well proven for sensitive builds of this nature. The pre-assembled system is quick to ship, stage, and install; crews were able to place and secure modules in roughly 5–10 minutes each, minimizing labor time and rooftop traffic.

Manufactured from glass-reinforced nylon 6/6, the racking is resistant to corrosion and suited for long-term rooftop exposure to D.C.'s fluctuating weather. With materials sourced and manufactured in the U.S., it aligned with the client's preference for U.S.-based products.