Jacoby Development and Suniva collaborate on incorporating solar technology into Aerotropolis Atlanta

(21/04/2009)

Jacoby Development, Inc. and Suniva will collaborate on incorporating solar technology into Aerotropolis Atlanta, the redevelopment of the former Hapeville Ford Plant adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The initial phase of the partnership includes the planned installation of up to 10 MW of solar power in the main parking structure of the redevelopment.

“Partnering with Suniva at Aerotropolis Atlanta promises to deliver environmental sustainability and economic development by bringing a Georgia company to the table with us,” said Jim Jacoby, Chairman and CEO of Jacoby Development Inc.

Aerotropolis Atlanta, a 6.5-million-square-foot, 130 acre mixed-use redevelopment will be an aviation-intensive business district expected to include office, retail, restaurant, hotel and airport parking. And Suniva has been widely recognized, most recently in Governor Sonny Perdue’s State-of-the-State address, as a stand out company in the renewable energy sector – bringing new technology and green jobs to Georgia.

“Building a new commercial center to attract jobs to the site of a former automotive plant is a great example of how American business reinvents itself, bringing new life and new opportunity to the community through innovation and hard work,” said Suniva CEO John Baumstark.

While the partnership between Jacoby Development and Suniva will begin with Aerotropolis Atlanta’s parking structure, both companies say they are investigating more opportunities to work together at this site and other projects.

Related categories:  Environmental technologies for offices and commercial   Solar power and photovoltaics