In May 2024, Qcells – a global leader in complete clean energy solutions – completed two solar and storage systems on Hanwha Aerospace USA’s (HAU) Cheshire and Newington sites. The systems will help power HAU’s operations. Under a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Qcells will provide HAU, a leading aviation and aerospace component manufacturer, with nearly 20% of its energy needs.

The battery system will help HAU power critical safety equipment in the event of an outage and help manage their electric demand. The battery installation is among the first to benefit from the Energy Storage Solutions program, launched in 2022 by Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and managed by the Connecticut Green Bank, Eversource, and UI, to benefit Connecticut’s grid and electric customers.