Plankton Energy
Sewell, New Jesey
Plankton Energy Delivers Solar Energy to Mantua Township Fire District No. 1
Plankton Energy, a New York-based solar energy developer, has partnered with Mantua Township Fire District No. 1 to install a 48-kilowatt rooftop solar system at the department’s Fire Headquarters in Sewell, New Jersey. The system, which includes 125 solar modules, is expected to generate approximately 63,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually, providing clean, reliable power to the fire station. The project was supported by New Jersey’s Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) Program, which provides financial incentives aimed at accelerating the deployment of clean energy across the state.
Over the lifespan of the system, the Mantua Fire Department is projected to save more than $185,000 in electricity costs and avoid over 496 metric tons of carbon emissions—the environmental equivalent of removing 116 gas-powered vehicles from the road.
Plankton Energy is a turnkey solar energy provider committed to serving schools, houses of worship, fire departments, and small businesses across the United States. The firm enables public-serving institutions like Mantua Township Fire District No. 1 to reduce utility expenses and demonstrate leadership in clean energy adoption through customized, capital-efficient solar solutions.
Mantua Township Fire District No. 1 has been protecting the local community for nearly two decades, operating 24/7/365 from its headquarters on Union Avenue and its substation on Jackson Road. The department’s investment in solar power underscores its continued commitment to public service, fiscal responsibility, and environmental stewardship.