Mark Bell, CEO of Velo Solar, speaks with Secretary Granholm and Senator Ossoff at the Lead Solar Power Roundtable in Savannah.
Solar Power Roundtable in Savannah
Speakers:
- Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm
- Senator John Ossoff, Georgia
- Abigail Ross Hopper, President and CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association
- Reed Dulany, President and CEO, Dulany Industries
- Mark Bell, CEO, Velo Solar
- Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO, ACORE
- Scott Moskowitz, Director of Market Intelligence and Public Affairs, Hanwha Q Cells
- Van R. Johnson, Mayor, Savannah, GA
- Katie Chiles Ottenweller, Southeast Director, Vote Solar
- Brionté McCorkle, Executive Director, Georgia Conservation Voters
- Dr. Hubert Quiller, Georgia State Conference, NAACP
The pain and suffering of the people of New Orleans and southern Louisiana is severe and unfortunately all too familiar. Our hearts go out to those and their families impacted by Hurricane Ida. While the levees thankfully held the water back unlike Katrina, the devastation is still significant and the recovery will be long and arduous.
Ida also laid bare the reality that our electrical grid is aging and isn’t as reliable to withstand these extreme events as we wish it were. The decision by elected officials, regulators and utility executives in LA exacerbated this suffering by limiting consumers’ abilities to protect themselves.
So, how do we protect our businesses from these unforeseen, unfortunate and all the more frequent extreme events? One word, Resiliency – we need backups to our backups, ‘redundancy’ in scenario planning vernacular.
Thankfully, the technological solutions necessary to achieve this resiliency are available today, and with the current low interest rates, more financially attractive than ever. This affordable housing project is just one example of how resiliency can benefit businesses, developers and homeowners at the same time.
Since 2007, Empower and Velo have been in the business of helping customers plan for the unthinkable, creating custom commercial solar energy systems, with battery storage and generator (micro-grids) to protect their businesses’ critical electrical systems for whatever nature throws their way. We also monitor and maintain these systems for them to ensure when the grid goes out, they won’t.
Ask your local elected officials, neighbors, colleagues what they are doing to help protect your cities, businesses, homes from similar events. If they don’t have a good answer, tell them to call us.
Every commercial recommendation that leads to a contract will earn that customer a free Sonnen Core (5kWh) home battery system.
Stay safe by being prepared!
The US Solar Energy Industries Association released their annual data summary of the US solar market. Solar continues to grow in all areas and demonstrates the maturity of the US solar market. Commercial solar is well positioned to see continued, dynamic growth in the 2020’s towards the ambitious carbon neutrality goals of private business and government. Velo is here to help you interpret these numbers for your business.
A new year is finally here—and the Velo Solar family is thrilled to celebrate this fresh new page with you! 2021 marks the arrival of some seriously exciting news to feel good about, including strides in the world of solar that can be felt close to home and all around the globe. Just read on to see some of the stories and events we’re loving so far.
A renewed commitment to renewables
As solar pros passionate about the environment, we here at Velo Solar have always supported renewable energy initiatives—and are extremely excited to see our national government do the same! This January, one of President Biden’s first executive orders was to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord, an international agreement whose central goals include limiting global temperature increases and facilitating climate resilience.
The meaningful gesture represents a renewed commitment to a more sustainable future, of which solar power and other energy sources are a crucial part. President Biden also announced a plan to invest $2 trillion in climate progress—from infrastructure to conservation and more—with solar jobs expected to grow in the years ahead to meet our country’s growing demand for clean, renewable energy. That’s something we can all feel good about.
A look ahead at the Tokyo Olympics
We are looking forward to watching the most talented athletes compete on the world stage during the Tokyo Olympics! While we would be watching anyway (especially the cycling portions— Mark, Velo Solar’s president, is a major cycling connoisseur himself!), we are especially excited to get an up-close glimpse of Tokyo during the games. Japan is one of the world’s leading solar power players—and despite its dense population, the country has found innovative ways to maximize its solar potential, including one-of-a-kind floating solar plants and abandoned golf courses-turned-solar power plants!
Small steps with a big impact
We love to see such exciting solar news happening on the national and international level—but here at home, at your very own business, you can proudly play your own part in shaping the solar movement. Not only does switching to solar help you reduce your environmental impact, but it can also help you see a tangible ROI in an average of three to five years after installation.
As your go-to Atlanta solar panels pros, Velo Solar is always encouraged to see solar power make the news (and make an impact!). Stay tuned as we share more feel-good updates from the field of solar and to learn how we can help solve your commercial solar needs with ease in 2021 and beyond.
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