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California Map - Commercial Business Portfolio
REC Solar is the nation’s largest solar power provider with several million watts of installed since 1997. We currently service businesses in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, and Oregon. |
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| California State Parks – Tule Elk Reserve |
| Location: Buttonwillow, CA |
| System Size: 17.6 kW |
| Business Type: State/Local Government |
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| Tule Elk Reserve installed solar tracking systems using Astropower panels. These tracking systems will create better overall efficiency and production by following the path of the sun. The ZomeWork tracking units utilize active tracking, by incorporating solar liquid heating to gauge the position of the sun. California State parks funded the project to offset partial electrical energy usage at the facility and in order to support its core mission of preserving the environment. |
System Specs
- 28,160 kWh produced annually
- Utilizes "active" tracking systems
- Average annual savings of $8,500
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Environmental Benefits
- 1.2 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 2,872 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 1.5 million miles not driven
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| www.autosoftautos.com |
| Location: Clovis, CA |
| System Size: 16.8 kW |
| Business Type: Commercial Facility |
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| The owners of www.autosoftautos.com, specialize in creating effective, online auto trading between dealerships. By bringing down inventory costs, the end user can witness competitive auto prices. Building owners decided to go solar in 2006 to offset over 30% of their electricity needs, creating an environmentally friendly building in Clovis, California. The system is comprised of eighty-four (84) 200 Watt Sanyo panels and is mounted on the roof. |
System Specs
- 22,475 kWh produced annually
- offset 30% of overall energy usage
- Average yearly energy savings of $3,137
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Environmental Benefits
- 1.14 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 2,740 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 1.43 million miles not driven
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| City of Colton Carport |
| Location: Colton, CA |
| System Size: 28.8 kW |
| Business Type: State/Local Government |
| "We believe that solar energy will play an increasingly important role for the utility in the coming years," said Gerald Katz, project manager for the city of Colton. | | |
| Colton Electric Utility installed a solar electric system on the roof of their 120 foot carport. The project manager, Gerald Katz, has expressed intentions to expand usage of solar electricity largely due to excellent performance of the system. Not only is this solar electric system creating clean renewable energy, it is also creating shade for many employees’ cars. |
System Specs
- 46,080 kWh produced annually
- Post tax return: 18% I.R.R.
- provides shading for employee's vehicles
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Environmental Benefits
- 1.96 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 4,700 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 2.45 million miles not driven
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| Rainbow Ranch |
| Location: Creston, CA |
| System Size: 30 kW |
| Business Type: Commercial Facility |
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| Rainbow Ranch boasts one of the most aesthetically pleasing ground mounted solar electric systems in California. Solar energy has allowed this facility to lower operating expenses by utilizing open land for solar electricity installation. REC Solar provided a professional quality installation while maintaining on-time project management. |
System Specs
- 48,000 kWh produced annually
- Utilizes Mitsubishi panels and Fronius inverters
- Aesthetically pleasing ground mounted system
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Environmental Benefits
- 2.04 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 4,896 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 2.56 million miles not driven
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| Sacred Heart Church |
| Location: Cucamonga, CA |
| System Size: 36 kW |
| Business Type: Community Center |
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| The Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Rancho Cucamonga is founded on the belief of creating a welcoming community environment to convey the Catholic teaching. By installing a solar electric system the church has created an environmentally friendly building, which will help to preserve the environment for generations to come. Energy from this solar electric system will offset the day to day electricity consumption, provided by (368) 100 watt Astropower panels. |
System Specs
- 57,600 kWh produced annually
- Post tax return: 22% I.R.R.
- Net savings of $0.12 per kWh
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Environmental Benefits
- 2.45 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 5,875 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 3.06 million miles not driven
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| De Anza College Community College |
| Location: Cupertino, CA |
| System Size: 36.5 kW |
| Business Type: State/Local Government |
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| This LEED credited solar electric system is mounted flush on the roof of the main building at De Anza College in Cupertino, CA. Clean power produced by the system is used to offset the power consumption of the primary learning facilities at the college, where students are learning about sustainable design. |
System Specs
- 48,140 kWh produced annually
- Average annual savings of $5,730
- Net savings of $0.07 per kWh
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Environmental Benefits
- 2.49 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 5,960 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 3.11 million miles not driven
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| Generation Homes Design Center |
| Location: Fresno, CA |
| System Size: 13.8 kW |
| Business Type: Commercial Facility |
| "We are committed to providing cost-effective energy alternatives to home buyers. While solar energy shouldn’t be viewed as a luxury, installation is too often viewed that way. We are going to change that perception.” Robert Wood, CEO/President of Generation Homes. | | |
| Generation Homes, of Fresno California, has partnered with REC Solar to install solar electric systems on over 150 homes a year. Part of the subdivision is a design center which will be utilized for showcasing Generation Homes products. Solar electricity is a main attribute highlighted, and will be shown off through many venues, including media and customer exposure through the newly built design center. The design center will utilize (84) 165 watt Mitsubishi panels. |
System Specs
- 22,080 kWh produced annually
- Average annual savings of $3,200
- A solar electric system was added
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Environmental Benefits
- 940,000 pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 2,250 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 1.17 million miles not driven
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| Pacific Tent & Awning |
| Location: Fresno, CA |
| System Size: 12.6 kW |
| Business Type: Commercial Facility |
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| With over 3 generations of canvas product manufacturing experience, Pacific Tent & Awning has created superior quality products for their clients. When looking to install clean renewable energy, owners of Pacific Tent & Awning hired REC Solar to provide professional quality installation of a solar electric system on their facility. REC Solar installed a 12.6 kilowatt of solar electric system to offset some of their energy needs. The owners of Pacific Tent & Awning were excited about locking in lower electricity rates which decreases their overall operating expenses. |
System Specs
- 20,160 kWh produced annually
- Offsets peak energy usage
- lowered overall operating expenses by locking in lower electricity rates with solar electricity
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Environmental Benefits
- 858,800 pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 2,058 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 1.07 million miles not driven
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| Palm Bluffs Building |
| Location: Fresno, CA |
| System Size: 35 kW |
| Business Type: Commercial Facility |
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| The Palm Bluffs building in Fresno California employed REC Solar to install a 35 kilowatt system on the roof of their facility. Not only does this solar electric system lower monthly electricity costs, but it also provides a work environment that owners and employees can feel proud of. Renewable energy produced from this facility will help Fresno’s environment by producing clean electricity. |
System Specs
- Estimated payback in 6.5 years
- 56,000 kWh produced annually
- Average annual savings of $14,000
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Environmental Benefits
- 2.38 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 5,712 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 2.98 million miles not driven
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| US Script |
| Location: Fresno, CA |
| System Size: 34.6 kW |
| Business Type: Commercial Facility |
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| US Script manages pharmacy benefits for thousands of clients by pioneering customizable technology that is now the standard in pharmacy benefit management. Solar electricity fits perfectly with US Script’s commitment to providing innovation in their industry, attained by creating an environmentally friendly work place. Electricity produced from the roof mounted solar electric system has lowered monthly electricity costs. |
System Specs
- $30,700 first year tax credits and savings
- Post tax return: 13% I.R.R.
- offset 14% of overall energy usage
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Environmental Benefits
- 2.36 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 5,646 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 2.95 million miles not driven
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| Van Beurden Insurance, Inc. |
| Location: Fresno, CA |
| System Size: 35.6 kW |
| Business Type: Commercial Facility |
| "Throughout the design process REC Solar was attentive to our specific needs and proposed the best system to achieve our energy production and power cost savings goal." William Van Beurden, President, Van Beurden Insurance Services | | |
| Van Beurden Insurance services, installed a 35 kilowatt solar electric system on their Fresno, California facility. This system utilizes one hundred and ninety-eight (198) Sharp 175 watt panels and 6 SMA Sunnyboy 6000 inverters. The racking installation on this roof mounted system was raised to cover HVAC equipment therefore fully utilizing the entire roof area. Managers determined solar electricity to be an efficient solution to their energy needs. |
System Specs
- offset 22% of overall energy usage
- $7,000 first year savings
- 56,900 kWh produced annually
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Environmental Benefits
- 2.43 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 5,810 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 3.03 million miles not driven
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| BIOPAC Systems, Inc. |
| Location: Goleta, CA |
| System Size: 34.3 kW |
| Business Type: Commercial Facility |
| "Our company was motivated to go solar by the financial and environmental incentives. Biopac then decided to use solar energy in order to drastically cut their electricity bills by over 60% and to reduce the carbon footprint of the company on the community, nation and world. We found REC Solar easy to work with and very professional. Their energy saving estimates has proven to be accurate.” William McMullen, Co-Owner, BIOPAC Systems.. | | |
| Biopac develops innovative, high quality life science software and hardware, intended for educational and research purposes. Owner, William McMullen, decided to go with a high-tech solution for their energy needs with solar electricity. Partnering with REC Solar, over 60% of electricity needs will be produced by a solar electric system which utilizes clean energy. REC Solar installed one hundred and sixty-five (165) 208-Watt Sharp panels on the roof of this Goleta facility. |
System Specs
- 48,855 kWh produced annually
- offset 60% of overall energy usage
- 10% R.O.I.
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Environmental Benefits
- 1.94 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 4,640 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 2.42 million miles not driven
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| B-K Lighting |
| Location: Madera, CA |
| System Size: 117 kW |
| Business Type: Commercial Facility |
| "Solar power generation is a natural extension of our overall community and business philosophy. This project is also very important to all of our employees because they feel that they have a stake in making our area a better place to work and live." Doug Hagen, CEO, B-K Lighting | | |
| For over 20 years, B-K Lighting has strived to become the highest quality producer of outdoor lighting fixtures in the nation. In the fall of 2006 CEO and owner Doug Hagen decided to also create a ‘green’ working environment to show his interest in utilizing ecologically friendly technology. BK Lighting now has one of the largest solar electric systems in California’s Central Valley comprised of six hundred and eight-eight (688) 170-Watt Mitsubishi panels connected to a 100kW SatCon inverter. |
System Specs
- 174,700 kWh produced annually
- Post tax return: 17% I.R.R.
- offset 50% of overall electricity bill
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Environmental Benefits
- 8 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 19,090 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 10 million miles not driven
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| Robert Sinskey Winery |
| Location: Napa, CA |
| System Size: 91 kW |
| Business Type: Winery/Vineyard Facility |
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| This solar electric system is mounted flush on the roof of the main building at the Robert Sinskey Winery, in picturesque Napa, CA. Clean power produced by the system is used to offset the power consumption of the tasting room, office, and machinery located in the building. Two separate solar electric systems were installed on the roof of this facility. After high production return from the first system was witnessed the owners installed a second system with REC Solar. |
System Specs
- 99,200 kWh produced annually
- Post tax return: 15% I.R.R.
- One of the first CA wineries to utility commercial solar energy
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Environmental Benefits
- 6.2 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 14,850 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 7.76 million miles not driven
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| Castoro Cellars |
| Location: Paso Robles, CA |
| System Size: 18 kW |
| Business Type: Winery/Vineyard Facility |
| "First of all, it's the right thing to do. Secondly, we'd like think that by getting behind the solar effort, we make a long term contribution to further research that will eventually make it more efficient and affordable. REC Solar did what they quoted and willingly worked with me on the esthetic nuances of the project at our two locations. Both projects are what we hoped for in the end." Niels Udsen, Owner, Castoro Cellars | | |
| Paso Robles is widely recognized as one of the up-and-coming wine counties in California. Owner Niels Udsen decided to be one of the first wineries to make their tasting room operations environmentally friendly through the use of solar electricity in the area. The solar electric system at Castoro Cellars is comprised of one hundred and eight (108) 167 watt Sharp panels and three (3) SMA Sunnyboy 6000 inverters. |
System Specs
- System will offset 50% of overall energy usage
- 28,100 kWh produced annually
- Post tax return: 15% I.R.R.
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Environmental Benefits
- 1.1 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 2,670 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 1.4 million miles not driven
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| Hayward Lumber |
| Location: Paso Robles, CA |
| System Size: 17 kW |
| Business Type: Commercial Facility |
| "Without the tireless effort of REC Solar, we would not be as successful in the solar conversion process. The decision to move to solar fits into our conservation statement, we accept the responsibility, recognize the opportunity and will lead the journey to environmentally stewardship". Bill Hayward, Owner, Hayward | | |
| Owner, Bill Hayward, decided to create an environmentally friendly construction supply company throughout California. REC Solar’s first solar electric system installation was at the Paso Robles facility, with other Hayward Lumber facilities being planned for the upcoming 2007 year. Owners and managers were extremely impressed by the quality of installations by REC Solar. The Hayward Lumber Paso Robles facility includes (100) 170 watt Mitsubishi panels connected to (3) SMA Sunnyboy 6000 inverters. |
System Specs
- 27,000 kWh produced annually
- First of 3 facilities to utilize solar electricity
- Offset's peak electricity costs
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Environmental Benefits
- 2.7 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 2,775 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 1.44 million miles not driven
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| Tablas Creek Vineyard |
| Location: Paso Robles, CA |
| System Size: 35 kW |
| Business Type: Winery/Vineyard Facility |
| "Going with photovoltaic solar was sort of a no-brainer: make the investment, do our bit for climate warming, and have it pay for itself after ten years even before figuring probable electricity price increases in the future. We were happily surprised and pleased by the speed and on time efficiency of REC Solar in completing our installation at Tablas Creek." Robert Haas, General Manager, Tablas Creek. | | |
| Tablas Creek decided that solar electricity was the smart decision in striving to become more competitive in the wine industry. By installing a solar electric system they have locked in low electricity rates. This not only lowers operating costs but also enables them to promote themselves an environmentally friendly company. REC Solar installed a ground mounted solar electric system composed of one hundred and forty (140) Schott 250 Watt panels and five (5) SMA Sunnyboy 6000 inverters. |
System Specs
- 48,000 kWh produced annually
- 24% estimated R.O.I.
- Average annual savings of $11,500
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Environmental Benefits
- 2 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 4,900 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 2.6 million miles not driven
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| Templeton Imaging |
| Location: Paso Robles, CA |
| System Size: 27 kW |
| Business Type: Commercial Facility |
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| The electricity demands of three doctors in a Paso Robles building were addressed and solved by REC Solar in 2006. A community effort between the three doctors determined their share of the electricity usage, and therefore their share of the cost of solar installation. In the end, renewable energy offsets nearly 30% of total energy needs at the medical facility. |
System Specs
- 43,200 kWh produced annually
- offset 30% of overall energy usage
- One system will produce clean electricity for 3 doctor's offices
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Environmental Benefits
- 1.84 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 4,400 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 2.3 million miles not driven
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| Hayward Lumber |
| Location: Salinas, CA |
| System Size: 35 kW |
| Business Type: Commercial Facility |
| "It has been a pleasure to work with an incredible group of dedicated professionals as REC Solar on our conversion process to solar". Bill Hayward, Owner, Hayward | | |
| The Hayward Lumber Salinas facility has become the second solar electric system installed by REC Solar for the company. Over double the size of the first installation, Bill Hayward decided to offset over 65% of his energy usage at Hayward Lumber’s biggest facility. Solar electricity has become the main focus of the company’s efforts to help preserve the environment. REC Solar installed one hundred and sixty-eight (168) 208-Watt Sharp panels on the Hayward Lumber Salinas roof. |
System Specs
- 47,800 kWh produced annually
- 19% R.O.I.
- offset 65% of overall energy usage
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Environmental Benefits
- 1.9 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 4,500 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 2.37 million miles not driven
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| Alban Vineyards |
| Location: San Luis Obispo, CA |
| System Size: 55 kW |
| Business Type: Winery/Vineyard Facility |
| “It has been a pleasurable, professional, and efficient experience working with REC Solar. I look forward to doing more business with them in the future.” Terry Simons, Operations Manager, Alban | | |
| Alban Vineyards is the first American winery and vineyard established exclusively for Rhone grape varietals. They also hold the distinction of being one of the first wineries on the Central Coast to invest in a solar energy system. Three separate solar systems were installed at Alban Vineyards: a 36 kW for the winery production facility, a 11.6 kW system for the agricultural water pump, and one for the Alban’s home. Not only is Alban among the leading producers of fine wines in California, but they can now also say that they are one of the most ecologically friendly wineries. |
System Specs
- 88,000 kWh produced annually
- Post tax return: 13% I.R.R.
- Offsets 78% of total energy usage
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Environmental Benefits
- 3.75 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 8,975 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 4.69 million miles not driven
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| San Luis Obispo Equine Center |
| Location: San Luis Obispo, CA |
| System Size: 19.8 kW |
| Business Type: Commercial Facility |
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| The Equine Center, in San Luis Obispo, is a large animal veterinarian facility which utilizes solar to offset nearly 35% of their electricity needs. Installed on the barn roof, the solar electric system consists of one hundred and eight (108) 165 -Watt Sharp panels and (3) Sunnyboy SMA inverters. Electricity from the solar system will help offset peak energy usage of the facility, driving down operating costs, thus enabling them to maintain high quality animal services at competitive prices. |
System Specs
- offset 34% of overall energy usage
- Average annual savings of $5,000
- Estimated payback in 7 years
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Environmental Benefits
- 1.3 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 3,231 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 1.69 million miles not driven
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| Air Pollution Control District |
| Location: San Luis Obispo, CA |
| System Size: 22.4 kW |
| Business Type: State/Local Government |
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| The San Luis Obispo Air Pollution Control District is focused on creating environmentally friendly solutions and clean air monitoring. Headquartered in San Luis Obispo California, REC Solar was a natural fit to install a solar electric system at this facility. The SLOAPCD operations now benefits from clean renewable energy. |
System Specs
- 35,850 kWh produced annually
- Post tax return: 18% I.R.R.
- The solar electric system was engineered to withstand 75 m.p.h. wind speeds
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Environmental Benefits
- 1.5 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 3,650 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 1.9 million miles not driven
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| Twin Farms Vineyard |
| Location: San Miguel, CA |
| System Size: 14.9 kW |
| Business Type: Winery/Vineyard Facility |
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| Twin Farms Vineyard has become one of the increasing numbers of wineries/vineyards on the Central Coast of California to implement solar electricity. The ground mounted system uses ninety (90) Sharp 165-Watt solar panels on 3 large arrays. Twin Farms Vineyard was able to utilize empty land on their vineyard and chose a ground mount system to create clean renewable energy. |
System Specs
- 23,840 kWh produced annually
- Average annual savings of $4,015
- Post tax return: 13% I.R.R.
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Environmental Benefits
- 1.02 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 2,432 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 1.27 million miles not driven
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| Mighty Mart |
| Location: Sanger, CA |
| System Size: 34.3 kW |
| Business Type: Gas Station |
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| Mighty Mart, in Sanger California, has become one of the first gasoline stations in the area to utilize solar electricity. The oil industry has taken many hits in recent years for pollution of the environment; Mighty Mart took it upon themselves to become less dependant on carbon producing energy through their installation of a solar electric system. Installing solar electricity has allowed Mighty Mart to shows its customers that they believe in preserving the environment. The solar electric system includes one hundred and ninety-five (195) 175-Watt Sharp panels. |
System Specs
- 54,800 kWh produced annually
- Solar electricity is an innexpensive, clean alternative to PG&E energy
- Utilizing solar electricity has increased public relations and consumer loyalty at this convenience store
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Environmental Benefits
- 2.34 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 5,598 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 2.92 million miles not driven
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| Valle Verde Retirement Community |
| Location: Santa Barbara, CA |
| System Size: 36 kW |
| Business Type: Community Living |
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| Valle Verde Retirement Community is built on the site of the late Rutherford family, who originally used this Santa Barbara land for walnut groves. The American Baptist Church took over maintaining this operation of community based living facilities and decided that installing solar electricity was a financially smart thing to do. By investing in solar, Valle Verde Retirement Community was able to lock in their electricity rates, which over time will lower operating expenses. This community is very proud of the environmental contributions they are making and leaving for generations to come, much like how the Rutherford’s land was passed down to them. |
System Specs
- 57,600 kWh produced annually
- offset 5% of overall energy usage
- Reduced costs of energy per kWh by 13%
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Environmental Benefits
- 2.09 million pounds of CO2 offset
- Equivalent to 5,011 mature trees planted
- Equivalent to 2.6 million miles not driven
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| Santa Cruz City Hall |
| Location: Santa Cruz, CA |
| System Size: 16.8 kW |
| Business Type: State/Local Government |
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| The City of Santa Cruz knew they wanted to utilize solar energy for their facilities and turned to REC Solar to provide them with the most cost effective solution possible. REC Solar determined that the two best places for solar electricity would be on their wastewater facility and their city hall. Installation by REC Solar created a picturesque solar electric system to be highlighted by the city, utilizing Astropower panels, which create clean renewable energy.<% | |
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| Golden Gate Petroleum |
| Location: Atascadero, CA |
| System Size: 35.2 kW |
| Business Type: Gas Station |
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Golden Gate Petroleum has recently unveiled a new 35.2 kW solar electric system at its Shell Gas Station in Atascadero, CA. Golden Gate Petroleum’s solar electric system will transform the roof of its Shell Gas Station in Atascadero into a state-of-the-art energy production site. The system is composed of one hundred and sixty (160) SunPower SPR 220-watt panels, and is expected to supply a significant percentage of the gas station’s overall electricity per year in clean renewable energy. This solar electric system will produce over 50,204 kilowatt hours annually.
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| DeBenedetto Farms |
| Location: Chowchilla, CA |
| System Size: 35 kW |
| Business Type: Specialty Agriculture |
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DeBenedetto Farms, a specialty grower of fruit and vegetables based in Chowchilla, CA installed a 35 kilowatt (kW) solar electric system. The system is composed of 192 Mitsubishi 180 UD4 watt panels and six SMA 6000W inverters. The system is expected to supply over 55% of DeBenedetto Farms’ overall electrical energy per year in renewable energy. Furthermore, due to the time-of-use benefits associated with solar the system could offset as much as 70% of the farm’s overall electricity usage. This solar electric system will produce approximately 50,000 kilowatt hours annually and will save the company thousands of dollars in energy costs--without adding any greenhouse gas emissions along the way.
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| Agriland Farming |
| Location: Chowchilla, CA |
| System Size: 27 kW |
| Business Type: Specialty Agriculture |
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REC Solar recently completed a 27 kilowatt (kW) solar electric system for Agriland Farming Company, Inc., a nut and fruit grower specializing in permanent crops. The solar electric system is projected to supply over 90% of the overall electricity usage at Agriland’s office headquarters and will produce close to 40,000 kilowatt hours annually. Agriland’s solar electric system consists of one hundred and fifty-three (153) Mitsubishi 180-watt UD4 panels and five (5) SMA 6000-watt inverters with LCD & display. Additionally, the system includes a web-based monitoring system provided by Energy Recommerce. The web based monitoring system will allow Agriland Farming Company to track and store their system’s energy output along with other vital information.
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| Melfred Borzall |
| Location: Santa Maria, CA |
| System Size: 100 kW |
| Business Type: Manufacturing |
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This large system was installed on the roof of a drilling equipment manufacturer’s facility in Santa Maria, CA, to offset the high cost of operating its machinery. The system installation was streamlined by the innovative method used to attach the panels to the building’s roof. REC devised a way to clip the panels onto the roof so that no roof penetrations were needed, while still maintaining the durability of the system.
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- (834) Astropower 120-watt panels
- (23) SMA 2500-watt inverters
- Generates 156,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually
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- 19% I.R.R. Post Tax Return
- Installation Time: 2.5 weeks
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| Star Finishes |
| Location: Madera, CA |
| System Size: 117 kW |
| Business Type: Powder Coating Services |
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Star Finishes has installed a 117 kilowatt (DC) solar electric system at its facility in Madera, CA. The system is composed of 688 Mitsubishi 170-watt panels, and it is expected to supply a significant percentage of the facilities overall electricity per year in clean renewable energy.
Star Finishes was founded in 2000 with the goal of supplying high-end, custom and “Class A” powder-coating services in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Star Finishes was one of the first powder-coating companies in the state of California to employ a non-chromate conversion coating. Using this environmentally friendly process was very important to the company's partners and has proven to be equally important to their customers. Star Finishes invested in an REC solar electric system in order to further prove their commitment to environmentally friendly practices.
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| Harvest Market |
| Location: Mendocino, CA |
| System Size: 25.5 kW |
| Business Type: Retail Food Market |
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In August of 2007 Harvest Market installed 25.5 kilowatt (kW) solar electric system, which was designed and installed by REC Solar. Harvest Market has set the standard for years in the grocery business in Mendocino County and has once again raised the bar by using solar electricity to power their business. Harvest Market’s solar electric system is comprised of one hundred and fifty-two (152) Sharp 167-watt panels and one (1) Xantrex PV30-208 inverter. The solar electric system is projected to produce over 31,000 kW hours annually and will save the company thousands of dollars in electricity costs.
Tom Honer, Owner of Harvest Market, explains: “Being the largest independent retailer on Mendocino’s North Coast, we felt the need to set an example of the importance of sustainable practices. Many of our customers shop at Harvest Market for the wide array of organic, fair trade, and sustainable products that we carry and these customers place a high priority on a sustainable future. We are proud of being the first to install a system of this size on the Mendocino Coast.”
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