CMPD Hickory Grove Goes Solar

CMPD Hickory Grove Division Station Goes Solar

Located in Charlotte, NC, CMPD Hickory Grove Division Station has gone solar! The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department has shown their commitment to energy savings and a cleaner environment.

Hickory Grove had a 76.56 kW DC system installed which is estimated to produce 99,700 kWh / year.

It is also helpful to remember that when you go solar in North Carolina and South Carolina, you qualify for the Duke Rebate. Starting in 2018, the Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress Utility solar rebate has been available to North Carolina businesses for a solar rebate of $0.50 per Watt(ac). This program ends in 2022 and allows those who invest in solar to receive a 26% Federal tax credit for their solar investment. Thanks to this rebate, CMPD-Hickory is estimated to (save/recieve)… ~$54,000.

Looking long-term with this investment, CMPD Hickory is estimated to produce 2,700,000 kWh and reduce their carbon footprint by 2,100 Tons of C02.

They had 176 x SunPower E20-435-COM Modules and 3 x SMA 24000 Inverters installed on QuickMount PV Racking. The overall rooftop installation took 5 days to complete while electrical installation took 10 days to complete.

RBI Solar CP-Tee Cantilevered Canopy w/ Roof Deck

About Renu Energy Solutions

Renu Energy Solutions is a leading full-service solar installer. Local to Charlotte, the company serves North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, and has installed solar for thousands of energy customers since 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Solar Energy Systems:

How exactly does going solar and a solar system itself work?

Solar energy begins with sunlight that hits the panels to produce energy that flows into your inverter, which converts the DC energy into Alternating Current (AC) electricity that can be used to power your home. This same energy is then consumed when powering your home’s light, appliances, gizmos, and gadgets. If you feel your home isn’t producing the energy that it needs, the utility will fill in the gaps. If you system produces more energy than needed, that energy will go to the grid and your utility will credit you for the unused power.

How many solar panels do I need for my home?

At Renu Energy Solutions we design our solar panel systems size based on three main factors.

Roof-size/available space: When we look at the size of your roof and the space available, we gather data that tell us the maximum number of solar panels your home or site can hold and we even consider shading. We use a software “Suneye” which takes a 360 picture of your roof and we use this photo to determine if your home is a good candidate for solar.

Energy Usage: When we determine energy usage we look at your past electrical bills from over the course of a year to make sure your system isn’t too big or too small.

Your Budget: We take your budget seriously and most importantly, we want you to be satisfied with our services. We take your feedback on how much you want to spend so that we can size your system appropriately.

What is solar net-metering?

Net-metering is a type of utility policy that controls how your system is connected to the grid and how you are credited for the solar energy you produce.

Does Duke Energy offer net-metering?

Yes! Both Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress territories in NC offer net-metering when your homes goes solar. If you are interested in net-metering, no worries. Our team will guide you through the process as certain utilities have a different application procedure.

Curious about the cost of a home solar system?

When our clients ask this question, we immediately tell Tham about the federal tax credit that comes with going solar. The Federal tax credit for going solar is 26% in 2020. For example, if the total cost of you system was $22,000, when you subtract 26% you are then left with a %16,280 solar system. There is not set price for a home going solar as there are many factors that contribute to the total cost. The price of a solar home can range from $10k to $100k based on the size of your roof, energy usage, aesthetic preferences, and of course, budget.

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Home Solar System

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