Commercial Solar Case Study:
Excel Truck Group
Colite Technologies installed a 160.8 kW rooftop solar system at the Columbia, SC location of Excel Truck Group. Completed in December 2023, the system will offset 72% of the facility’s energy use and avoid 3,546 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over its 25-year life.
Colite Technologies installed a 160.8 kW rooftop solar system at Excel Truck Group in Columbia, SC, offsetting 72% of the facility’s energy use and avoiding 3,546 metric tons of CO₂ over 25 years.
Project Overview
- Colite Technologies partnered with Cohn Construction to provide a 160.8 kW system at the Excel Truck Group Columbia, SC facility.
- The rooftop solar system offsets 72% of the facility’s annual energy use.
- Energy savings of over $28,600 expected in the first year of system operation.
- 3,546 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions avoided over the system’s 25-year life.
- Over $285,000 in combined federal and state tax credits realized.
- Realtime monitoring of production allows for a quick snapshot of performance and fast trouble shooting when needed.
- Ability to analyze past production data for reporting and other system assessments.
- Standing seam clamping system securely attaches PV rails to the roof without penetration – roof warranty unaffected.
- 25-year solar panel production warranty guarantees reliable long-term operation.
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Helps Excel Trucking Meet Their Sustainability Goals
With 160.8 kW of power generation, this system reduces the facility’s CO2 output by 3,546 metric tons. This is the same amount of CO2 generated by driving 9.1 million miles in passenger car or by burning 3.9 million pounds of coal.
Major Cost Savings on Power Bills
The rooftop solar project offsets 72% of the total power needs of the facility, saving over $28,600 in the first year; as energy costs rise so too will the annual savings. The project received over $285,000 in combined federal and state tax credits, helping jumpstart Excel Truck Group’s savings.
Long Lasting American Made Photovoltaic Panels
The 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.
Leak-Proof Rooftop Solar PV System Installation
Our standing seam clamping system allowed the components to be installed without penetration. This was imperative for Excel Truck Group as it allowed them to retain their roof’s existing warranty.
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Innovative, Non-Penetrative Racking Systems
Our commercial solar PV systems can be installed without the need for drilling holes – making it perfect for TPO membrane roofs. We also have non-penetrative installation options for standing seam metal roofs, and work with professional roofers to ensure all of our solar installations are leak free.
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Over 100kW of Clean Solar Energy Means Sustainability and Savings
Excel Truck Group rooftop solar 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 3,546 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Projects like this are necessary for ensuring a greener future for our businesses and local communities.