Suitland, Maryland · 2024
Smithsonian Suitland Campus
A 534.24 kW non-penetrating rooftop array at the Smithsonian's Suitland, MD campus. 1,260 FR510-6dgs support 1,113 modules, installed at roughly 5–10 minutes each, aligning with the institution's sustainability targets.
System size
534.24 kW-DC
Completed
2024
- Location
- Suitland, Maryland
- Modules
- 1,113 × Q.PEAK DUO XL-G10.2
- Mounting system
- FastRack 510-6dg at 5° tilt
- Mount type
- Rooftop
Why this project worked
- Non-penetrating ballasted system for a sensitive museum campus
- 1,260 FR510-6dgs supporting 1,113 modules
- Install rate of roughly 5–10 minutes per module
- U.S.-sourced, U.S.-manufactured racking preferred by the client
Overview
As part of ongoing sustainability goals, the Smithsonian Institution commissioned a rooftop solar installation at its Suitland, Maryland campus. Given the site's exposure to seasonal weather and the institution's emphasis on long-term operations, the project required a non-penetrating, ballasted racking solution that could meet code requirements while supporting long-term reliability with minimal rooftop disturbance.
Sollega's FastRack 510-6dg was selected for several reasons. The low-profile design and preassembled components make the system quick to ship, stage, and install. Install crews were able to place and secure the 1,113 modules and 1,260 FR510-6dgs 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 to long-term rooftop exposure. U.S. material sourcing and manufacturing aligned with the client's preference for domestic products. The completed 534.24 kW system contributes to the Smithsonian's renewable-energy targets and aligns with public-sector expectations for safety, durability, and longevity.
