Female-Led Firm Completes 156 kW-DC Solar Installation for pewag’s Green Initiative in Colorado
In a testament to efficiency and environmental commitment, Influent Energy, a leading woman-owned commercial solar company, has successfully commissioned a 156 kW-DC roof-mounted solar array for pewag Traction Chain Inc. Pueblo, Colorado plant, marking a significant milestone in the international chain manufacturer’s U.S. environmental initiatives.
This project, located at pewag’s Pueblo, Colorado facility, marks pewag’s inaugural expansion of its green initiatives in the United States, aligning its American operations with the company’s established European environmental standards.
Florian Oppenrieder, General Manager of Snow Chains for pewag Traction Chain Inc. North America, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership:
“We’ve had great cooperation with Influent Energy from the start to finish. The project was flawlessly executed without any impact on our day to day operations. The Team—led by Curt Hayward, project lead, and John Powers, operational lead—provided outstanding support throughout. The system is running perfectly, and we’re already planning future projects with Influent at our sister companies in other states in the U.S.”
The solar array utilises an innovative dual installation method, combining ballasted and roof-attached components. This tailored approach demonstrates Influent Energy’s expertise in addressing site-specific challenges while maximizing solar potential. Influent Energy’s comprehensive approach, including post-installation support and system monitoring, ensures pewag can continue optimising its energy efficiency and sustainability efforts well into the future.