Velo Solar (VeloSolar.com) has begun construction on a 95kW solar array for Imperial Industrial Supply’s new east coast distribution center in Memphis, TN. Imperial, which is headquartered in Ontario, California is committed to greening the supply chain of its customers. The commercial solar array is projected to provide 15-20% of the new facility’s electricity needs, and is partially financed through the SBA 504 Green Loan Program. Velo Solar is a leading commercial solar energy system installer in the Southeastern US.
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Velo Solar (VeloSolar.com), a leading commercial solar installer in the Southeastern US, announces the launch of a new commercial solar system installation at IATSE Local 479’s Atlanta, Georgia facilities. IATSE Local 479 represents the workers in Georgia and Alabama’s thriving film and television industry and is dedicated to reducing the carbon impact of their union operations. When complete, the 125kW turnkey solar array is expected to cover almost 100% of the organization’s daily energy use, advancing the union’s goal of reaching 100% carbon neutrality.
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To grow an extra story on your luxury mid-rise apartment building, add solar.
That’s what The Baxly did, working with the city of Savannah to gain enough green credits through solar and other features, including a vegetated courtyard, to upgrade its six-story building to a seven-story one.
That’s about 45 additional luxury apartments, with rents starting at $1,549 a month plus utilities for a studio. The Baxly houses 275 apartments in all.
There was no further tax incentive for the solar, said Emanuel Neuman, co-founding principal of Spandrel Development Partners, which developed the mixed-use project.
“For us it was enough to get the additional density and the potential to have cost savings with our common area utility bill,” he said.
The rooftop solar array is the largest solar array of any multi-family building in the Savannah Downtown Historic District, covering nearly a full block of roof space on Indian Street in the new Power Plant District just east of the Talmadge Bridge.
Atlanta-based VeloSolar installed the 575 panels, which will produce enough electricity to power about 22 average homes, said H. Britt Lothridge, director of sales. At the Baxly it will heat, cool and light common areas such as hallways and the amenities like the heated saltwater pool, wine storage and tasting lounge, co-working space, and tool and craft shop.
Velo used Boviet 320-watt panels manufactured in Vietnam for the rooftop solar farm.
VeloSolar focuses primarily on small utility grade projects as well as commercial systems, such as The Baxly, Lothbridge said.
“As far as Savannah goes we recently completed an install on a roof of a newly constructed hotel and we did two installs for J.C. Lewis Ford (Hinesville & Statesboro),” he wrote in an email.
With the success of The Baxly, New York- and Charleston-based Spandrel Development Partners is looking at putting solar on a project in Raleigh now.
“We think that if we can build it, and if it can be accretive, meaning it doesn’t necessarily cost the project money, but it’s net neutral because of the money that it reduces your electricity bill and any tax credits that go along with it, we want to do it every time we can,” Neuman said.
Article and photo from: www.savannahnow.com
Written by Mary Landers, 9/15/20
As part of its corporate commitment to community values, J.C. Lewis Ford tapped Georgia-based Velo Solar to install solar energy systems on its Hinesville and Statesboro locations.
J.C. Lewis Ford is the first car dealership in the Savannah area to adopt solar energy for its operations. The two solar locations, built by Choate Construction, reflect the dealership’s ongoing mission to community values, including a reduction of its carbon footprint and economical operation. Velo Solar installed 60 kilowatt systems on each dealership to reduce utility bills as well as environmental impact.
Walter Lewis, president of J.C. Lewis Ford, said the decision to incorporate solar into the company’s operation flows from the dedication that has distinguished its operation since its founding in 1912.
“J.C. Lewis Ford values our community,” he said. “The first step towards supporting the community is environmentally responsible construction. We were proud to partner with Velo Solar to reduce our carbon footprint while increasing our economic impact, providing jobs and efficient, economical vehicle choices.”
Commissioned in 2019, the solar systems have operated in keeping with initial projections for lowering J.C. Lewis’s power bills in each location. In addition, the systems have avoided 114 metric tons of CO2, the equivalent of planting 2,970 trees in a 10-year span.
Graham Cooper, Choate Construction Senior Project Manager, said Velo Solar was an excellent partner during the installation process.
“When Choate was awarded the J.C. Lewis Ford projects, we were able to quickly identify ways to accomplish the client’s goal to reduce energy consumption through the use of relevant fixtures and a complete {solar} photovoltaic system,” Cooper said. “Our selection of a capable partner who could install a photovoltaic system that would satisfy our client was crucial. Velo Solar made the process smooth and we look forward to expanding our partnership with them in the future.”
Britt Lothridge, director of sales for Velo Solar, said commercial operations like J.C. Lewis Ford can get excellent return on investment with solar energy, as well as lowering their carbon footprint.
“Working with J.C. Lewis Ford and Choate was a great opportunity to demonstrate the benefits of solar energy for commercial operations,” he said. “They invested at a great time for the best return and we are delighted that the system has performed as well as projected, providing savings and efficiency with clean solar power.”
Published March 11, 2020 at Savannah Business Journal Staff Report
A brewery in Avondale Estates said it has become the first in DeKalb County to be powered by solar energy.
The Lost Druid, which opened last year near Avondale’s city center, recently installed a large solar panel on its roof from Georgia-based firm Velo Solar, according to a statement from the company.
The brewery makes its own beer at the 6,800-square-foot facility, which also includes a taproom, aging facility, kitchen and event space.
The solar installation is expected to produce 21,514 kilowatt hours of power every year, which could reduce the business’ annual power bill by as much as 15%, Velo Solar said. It will also reduce the brewery’s carbon footprint.
The Druids respected nature, and this is one of numerous measures we employ to minimize our impact on the environment.
Stacia Familo-Hopekowner and co-founder, THe Lost Druid
Britt Lothridge, the director of sales for Velo Solar, said more businesses should think about using solar energy to power their operations.
“They not only pay less for electricity month-to-month, they also reduce reliance on fossil fuels,” Lothridge said.
In Athens, Terrapin Beer Co. installed a solar array on its rooftop and solar-panel sunshades in its parking lot last fall, becoming the first brewery in Georgia to purchase renewable power at its facility.
First published 1/22/20 at ajc.com by J.D. Capelouto, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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