Auric Solar Flips the Switch on Utahs Largest Solar Power Project at Rio Tinto Stadium 2.02 kW system will offset 73 percent of Real Salt Lakes power needs – the largest offset in North American professional sports

Sandy, Utah October 10, 2015 -- Rio Tinto Stadium, the home of Major League Soccers Real Salt Lake as well as the USL Real Monarchs, today flipped the ceremonial switch on the state of Utahs largest privately-owned solar array. The 2,020-kilowatt system was installed by Auric Solar.

The solar panels will offset 73 percent of Real Salt Lakes total annual stadium power needs - the largest offset in North American professional sports and entertainment venues. The ambitious project was initiated in April 2015 and took six months to complete.

Nearly 95 percent of the solar array (made up of 6,423 solar panels) has been installed on new solar-covered parking structures, including an entirely new parking lot on the north side of the stadium. Covering the equivalent of 3.10 acres, the aggregation of the panels would cover 2.3 American football fields, 1.3 FIFA regulation soccer fields, extending 7.9 miles or 41,500 feet if stacked end-to-end.

"This project has positioned Real Salt Lake at the forefront of energy production and conservation in all of professional sports," said Jess Phillips, principal of Auric Solar. "Auric Solar is helping the club harness the power of the sun to reduce its power consumption on a grand scale. It is impressive and ambitious to see the organizations commitment to the community and environment."

The environmental impact of the new solar array carries the carbon-dioxide reduction equivalent of removing 450 cars from the road or planting 47,278 trees annually, while providing enough to power, light, and heat 284 homes for a calendar year.

"Auric Solars expertise and innovation have made them the perfect partners to convert Rio Tinto Stadium toward energy self-sufficiency in the venues seventh year, while also improving our fan experience with the addition of covered and lit parking," said Andrew Carroll, chief business officer for Real Salt Lake. "Our unique ability to assist Auric Solar in building brand awareness, both locally and across the industry, makes this partnership fully-integrated, mutually-beneficial, and uniquely symbiotic. The entire Auric team - led by founders Trent Vansice and Jess Phillips - consists of great people, providing all of the ingredients for an exceptional long-term partnership."

Auric Solar is a leading provider of clean, reliable and renewable solar power. The Utah-based company began in 2010 and specializes in renewable energy solutions for residential and commercial properties. Auric Solar manages every aspect of a projects lifecycle, including site analysis, custom design, installation, financing, operations and maintenance. The company is one of the fastest growing in the country with an average year over year growth of 173 percent. This was accomplished by focusing on customer experience, quality, timeliness, and providing a financially responsible way to switch to solar power. The company was recently named to the prestigious Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nations fastest-growing private companies. Auric Solar is now the most positively reviewed solar provider in the U.S. by solarreviews.com. Headquartered in Midvale, UT, Auric Solar serves all of Utah and Idaho. For more information, visit http://www.auricsolar.com.