Charlottesville, VA- March 17, 2022 – van der Linde Recycling, a recycling center dedicated to serving their people, community and environment through the recovery and recycling of discarded material, is making the switch to solar power.
The state-of-the-art recycling center in Troy, Va., tapped Tiger Solar (formerly Altenergy) to design, build and install the 360.96kW system. Over 750 panels will cover van der Linde’s construction and demolition processing facility in the next several months, supplying almost 100% of their electrical needs. This project marks the first recycling facility in Central Virginia to turn to solar power.
“We are very excited about our partnership with Tiger Solar. This project is right in line with our mission to be stewards of the environment,” said Andrea Johnson, CEO of van der Linde.
Waste and recycling companies are uniquely poised to reap the rewards of solar panel installation, particularly due to large roof space and high energy usage. Tiger Solar’s team of in-house experts will handle the engineering, procurement, and construction of the 360.96 kW system, spanning a 72,000 square footage roof. While traditional energy prices are bound to fluctuate, the clean energy system will lock in a predictable cost stream, helping van der Linde save thousands on operational expenses.
“When I moved to the area in 2005, van der Linde Recycling was a wild idea with a hopeful mission. Now they feel more like an Albemarle County institute – a fantastic employer and a constant innovator, putting clean technologies to commercial work. We’re grateful for the chance to partner with Andrea and her team,” said Russ Edwards, President of Tiger Solar.
The system, developed in collaboration with Kelly Faust of Crux Solar, is expected to be fully operational by late spring 2022.
About Tiger Solar (formerly Altenergy, Inc.)
Tiger Solar (formerly Altenergy Inc) is a solar contractor with over 17 years of experience designing the highest-quality clean energy systems. Headquartered in Charlottesville, Va., with branches strategically located in VA, MD, MI and ID, each branch is managed and staffed by professionals who know the region and its people. With a portfolio of 1,700+ projects across 10 states and over 21 MW of solar capacity, Tiger Solar is a team of in-house experts ready to deliver custom-fit solar energy systems that are proven to last. Visit tigersolar.com
About van der Linde Recycling
Since 2008, van der Linde Recycling has been committed to keeping discarded materials out of landfills. Their people are at the heart of everything they do and work tirelessly to expand the material they are able to recover. Their focus is on material such as construction, plastics, mattresses, carpet, and items traditionally not disposable in curbside recycling bins. They make it convenient and affordable for contractors, businesses, and homeowners to dispose of items they may not think of as traditional recyclables. Visit vanderlinerecycling.com
Over 752 solar panels will cover van der Linde Recycling’s 72,000 sq ft roof.
The state-of-the-art recycling center tapped Tiger Solar to design, build and install the 360.96kW system.
Tiger Solar begins installation on van der Linde Recycling’s construction and demolition processing facility.
The system in Troy, Va., is expected to be fully operational by late spring 2022.
