Storage facilities often feature large, flat rooftops, making them ideal for hosting expansive solar arrays capable of fully powering the facility’s energy needs. Metro Storage, a leader in storage solutions, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by installing a state-of-the-art rooftop solar system at its Northbrook, Illinois facility. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to reducing energy costs, enhancing operational efficiency, and promoting environmental responsibility.
Solar System Details:
- System Size and Type: 79 kW Ballasted Rooftop Solar PV System.
- Annual Electricity Generation: The system is expected to produce 93,249 kWh of clean energy annually.
- Annual Environmental Impact: The installation is projected to reduce Metro Storage’s carbon footprint by 65 tons per year—equivalent to the CO2 emissions from consuming 7,330 gallons of gasoline.
- Role: EPC
Benefits of Rooftop Solar at Storage Facilities:
- Long-term Energy Security: Provides stable, reliable energy for future business growth.
- Sustainability Goals: Supports the company’s green initiatives by significantly reducing carbon emissions.
- Rooftop Space Advantages: Flat and pitched roofs offer ideal space for solar installations, reduce cooling loads, and extend the lifespan of the roof.
- Lower Operating Costs: On-site energy generation reduces reliance on grid electricity, lowering overall operating expenses.
- Environmental Leadership: Installing solar reinforces the company’s environmental responsibility, strengthens sustainability efforts, and enhances its corporate image.
