Dive Summary:

• NRG Energy showed off its new solar installation above the top tier of the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
• The installation will only power a single light display for the stadium, which is home to National Football League’s two New York teams, the Giants and Jets.
• While not entirely cost effective considering the limited energy usage, partnering with the NFL will lead to marketing gains and the potential for continued solar use in other venues going forward.

From the article:

With 30% coal generation in NRG Energy's fleet, chief executive David Crane cannot exactly be hailed the Sun King. But the photovoltaic roof over the top tier of the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is a crowning solar achievement for what may become the largest independent electricity generator in the US after its pending merger with GenOn is approved.

"Not all renewables are created equal and solar has versatility lacking in other technologies such as wind," said Crane. "To NRG, solar is the gamechanger." ...