Energy Solar Systems, a division of Energy Roofing Systems, Inc., developed this 20kW solar project for an automotive warehouse located in Dawsonville, GA. The solar panels not only save the warehouse money on electric bills and reduce their carbon footprint, but also produce extra power and serve as an added source of revenue for the business. Local utility providers Georgia Power, Sawnee EMC, and Amicalola EMC all confirmed that this was the first commercial solar project in Dawsonville. The 20kW project makes the most of Georgia’s optimally tilted surface, which just as much peak sunlight, on average, as the entire state of California. The project will generate approximately 32,494 kWh in its first year, which is equivalent to offsetting 38,023 lbs. of CO2, planting 663 trees, or offsetting 888 gallons of gasoline.
Available federal, state, and local tax incentives helped make this project possible. The Federal Clean Energy Grant covered 30% of the total system cost while the Georgia Clean Energy Tax Credit picked up another 35%. Additionally, local utility provider Sawnee EMC provided a $3,000 dollar incentive and a guarantee to purchase any excess energy this system generates.
Over it’s expected 35-year life, this 20kW system will generate approximately 1015 RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates) equivalent to offsetting 868 tons of CO2, planting 20,712 trees, or offsetting 27,740 gallons of gasoline. This client will see utility savings on average of $614 dollars every month. |
