SunPower subsidiary Cobalt Power Systems, located in Mountain View, and energy real estate company Wunder Power have completed the 220.9-kilowatt Waterfront Plaza solar project opposite Pier 33 in San Francisco.

"As building owners seek more sophisticated engineering solutions to reduce operational costs and achieve sustainability goals, projects like Waterfront Plaza demonstrate the potential and showcase Cobalt Power Systems' technical expertise and execution capabilities over the past two decades," said John Paul Bergh, President of Cobalt. "Partnering with Wunder Power, we successfully delivered a highly engineered solution on one of San Francisco's most challenging commercial rooftops.". ”

The Waterfront Plaza solar project consists of 554 photovoltaic modules, requiring specialized engineering to be installed on the post-tensioned concrete roof structure of the building. The installation team had to deploy custom-designed anchors and employ various fastening methods to safely navigate the dense post-tensioned cable layout beneath the roof membrane. Over 3,000 counterweights were distributed across the roof to meet structural load requirements and ensure seismic stability.

"Working with the Cobalt team on the Riverside Plaza project was a delightful experience," said Kaylee Mulligan, Chief Operating Officer of Wunder Power. "Their attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence made the collaboration seamless from start to finish. We are proud to partner with high-quality organizations like Cobalt to help commercial real estate owners deploy renewable energy in their portfolios, unlocking long-term additional value."