Commercial Solar Case Study:
Culver’s Restaurant
Culver’s added a 60kW solar canopy system to their parking lot. This system will offset the restaurant’s total energy use and boost their renewable energy portfolio, avoiding roughly 1,595 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over its 25-year life. As a bonus, the canopy provides shade in the parking lot for those hot, sunny days.
Culver’s added a 60kW solar canopy to their parking lot, offsetting the restaurant’s total energy use and avoiding about 1,595 metric tons of CO₂ over 25 years—all while providing shade on hot, sunny days.
Project Overview
- Culver’s in Macon, GA Customer was interested in solar energy and desired a solar canopy system for its economic and environmental benefits.
- Colite Technologies designed and installed a 60kW solar canopy system that creates nearly 90 MWh of annual energy production.
- System offsets restaurant energy use and significantly reduces monthly electricity costs, resulting in a savings of over $10,789.00 the first year.
- Establishes Culver’s commitment to sustainability and clean energy use.
- Avoids roughly 1,595 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over its 25 year life.
- Sleek and attractive design complements the surrounding property.
- Canopy structure provides shade and car cover for customers and employees in the parking lot.
- Project received federal and state renewable energy tax incentives, reducing total project costs.
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Helps Culver's Meet Their Sustainability Goals
With 60 kW of power generation, this system reduces the facility’s CO2 output by 1,595 metric tons. This is the same amount of CO2 generated by driving 4,061,762 miles in passenger car or by burning 1,771,750 pounds of coal.
Major Cost Savings on Power Bills
The Culver’s canopy solar project offsets the total power needs of the facility, saving over $10,789.00 the first year; as energy costs rise so too will the annual savings. The project received federal and state energy tax incentives, helping jumpstart Culver’s savings.
Long Lasting American Made Photovoltaic Panels
The 150 high performance panels were each made in the USA and will deliver 25 years of life. The onsite monitoring system allows for real time tracking of power production, making it easy to see the system’s performance at a glance and troubleshoot any problems if they arise.
Custom Solar Canopy Installation
Our custom solar canopy structure not only provides essential shade and vehicle protection for customers and employees but also maximizes energy efficiency with 3,320 square feet of high-performance, electricity-generating solar panels.
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60 kW of Clean Solar Energy Means Sustainability and Savings
The Culver’s solar canopy project will deliver decades of carbon free electricity, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars over the lifespan of the unit. As energy costs rise each year, the annual cost savings will follow suit.
These solar panels represent a huge win for the environment too – avoiding 1,595 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Projects like this are necessary for ensuring a greener future for our businesses and local communities.