262.6 kW Precision Manufacturing Solar Installation in Brantford, Ontario

A high daytime load against a roof asset approaching the end of its replacement cycle.

Canadian Babbitt Bearings Ltd. manufactures and services high-precision babbitt bearings and assemblies — critical components for heavy industrial rotating equipment in hydro, power generation, marine, and other high-duty markets.

Such facilities have continuous baseline electricity use tied to machining, CNC processing, finishing, and overhead production services, alongside periodic heavier loads from production cycles and equipment startup. Operational priorities cannot be compromised by retrofit work.

CBB sought a solar solution that could offset a meaningful share of electricity consumption, integrate without disrupting precision manufacturing operations, and provide a measurable, predictable performance outcome.

Size to the service. Mount without penetrations.

Green Integrations designed and delivered a solar PV system tailored to CBB’s industrial electricity profile. System capacity was sized to the facility’s annual electricity consumption profile, resulting in a 50.40% offset.

Hanwha Q Cells modules were selected for long-term performance and reliability. Fronius inverters support effective on-site performance monitoring. TerraGen racking was chosen for structural durability and roof integration. Commercial operation was achieved on December 12, 2023.

The numbers, then the consequence.

• 01278,205 kWh of solar electricity generated annually.
• 0250.4% of the facility's annual electricity consumption offset by solar.
• 03System commissioned December 12, 2023, integrated without disruption to precision manufacturing operations.

For the facilities and engineering audience.

The system consists of 262.6 kW DC (547 Hanwha Q Cells modules) paired with 180 kW AC via Fronius inverters. TerraGen racking was used throughout the installation. Following commissioning, ongoing performance can be supported through a structured solar operations and maintenance program to maximize long-term production and system visibility.

Fronius inverters support ongoing production monitoring and operational insight, providing the data visibility appropriate for a precision manufacturing environment.

Facility characteristics that shaped the design.

• Precision component manufacturer serving hydro, power generation, marine, mining, and industrial rotating equipment markets
• Continuous baseline electricity use tied to machining, CNC processing, and finishing operations
• Periodic heavier loads from production cycles and equipment startup
• Operational continuity non-negotiable during installation and commissioning

What was installed.