by Jeff Aliotta | Feb 27, 2018 | Renu Solar News
LeafSpring School, formerly Rainbow Station, will use clean solar energy
February 27, 2018 – CHARLOTTE, NC – A local preschool has gone solar, and the young students are among those most excited about the change. LeafSpring School, until recently known as Rainbow Station, located off of Providence Road West, prides itself on innovative learning. The school has recently completed a 40-kiloWatt photovoltaic solar system on the south side of the building’s roof, with their partner Renu Energy Solutions, a solar energy company.
This area is in full view from one of the main outdoor play areas, and the leadership team at LeafSpring School is thrilled to incorporate solar power into their students’ experience. At the same time, it will directly reduce the energy from the grid that the school uses to power the building daily.
LeafSpring School owner Parks Hunter says the solar energy system adds to the school’s core values, saying, “We are constantly looking to set the standard in all aspects of early childhood education from implementing a leadership-based curriculum to having the ‘Serengeti Plain’ for our playground. Going solar is another example of LeafSpring School continuing to raise the bar and be the leader in early childhood education. Partnering with Renu Energy to make solar power a reality for our facility has been great.”
Parks’ high regard for the school and its aims is matched by enthusiasm on the part of parents and students. The students are all very excited. One said, “I think that it’s very cool that our preschool is being powered by solar panels. We are the first school in the area to do that!”
Another student shared those sentiments saying, “I think that solar panels are outstanding because they use light to get energy. It’s pretty cool that my Afterschool and Preschool is the only one near here with solar panels.”
Renu Energy Solutions is located at 801 Pressley Road, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28217. Business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. For more information about services or for a consultation please contact (704) 525-6767.
About Renu Energy Solutions
Renu Energy Solutions is a full service solar installer committed to helping the customer take charge of their energy future, get utility bill savings and enhance environmental stewardship, with a clear and simple client experience from initial consultation to your install and beyond.
Local to Charlotte, Renu serves North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Since 2010, Renu has performed installs for thousands of energy customers. For more information visit: renuenergysolutions.com/ or facebook.com/renuenergysolutions
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by Jeff Aliotta | Oct 24, 2017 | Renu Solar News
Solar in Jamestown Now Available with Renu Energy Solutions’ New Office
October 24, 2017 – JAMESTOWN, NC – A North Carolina-based solar energy installer will now provide in-person service for new customers looking to go solar in Jamestown. Renu Energy Solutions, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Charlotte, is opening a Jamestown office to be a resource for those seeking solutions to harness proven technology to reduce energy costs.
Solar energy is still on the rise in North Carolina; the state ranks second in the nation in installed solar power, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. As Renu Energy’s reach has extended out from the company’s home-base in Charlotte, its representatives picked up on a receptive area around Jamestown, a vibrant region that boasts a rich history and a thriving small business community. With a Jamestown location, Renu Energy staff will now be better able to respond to solar inquiries from customers in the Triad, and will contribute to a new wave of thriving economic activity.
Will Grant is a Jamestown resident and one of Renu Energy Solutions’ energy consultants who will discuss solar energy options with area business people and homeowners at the new location. Will says of the expansion,
“It’s great that Renu Energy is prioritizing outreach farther north right now. There’s interest in affordable, powerful options to produce energy. It’s more widely understood now that utilities credit customers for their solar and that real savings and sustainability benefits are possible.”
The Jamestown Business Association congratulated Renu Energy for its presence in the area, helping generate economic activity, and warmly welcomed the company which specifically picked this area as its northern outpost.
About Renu Energy Solutions
Renu Energy Solutions is a top full-service solar installer who will ensure your satisfaction from initial consultation to your install and beyond. Local to Charlotte, we service the North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia regions, and are proud to offer solar in Jamestown as well. Renu has been providing solar solutions to customers since 2010 and we have performed over 900 energy-efficient systems installs. For more information about us please visit: https://renuenergysolutions.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/renuenergysolutions
by Jeff Aliotta | Oct 10, 2017 | Renu Solar News
Winston-Salem’s Wise Man Brewing Is Going Solar
Winston-Salem, NC – October 10, 2017 – A local Winston-Salem brewery is announcing something no other production brewery in the Triad has up to now: Wise Man Brewing plans to harness the power of the sun!
Wise Man Brewing has quickly gained recognition since opening in January 2017 in the historic Angelo Brothers building located in downtown Winston-Salem. Their planned 34-kW solar system will offset a majority of the brewery’s future power bills. This new development is energizing brewery staff and garnering tremendously positive feedback from taproom customers.
This is a big step for an antique building: the 90-year old Angelo Brothers structure had been sitting vacant for about a decade and was in dire need of repair. Remodeling for the brewery began in 2015, and Wise Man was able to open its doors two years later. With the remodel of the historic building came an opportunity to make efficiency upgrades to the building such as a new roof, insulation, LED lights, high-efficiency water taps for brewing, and now finally solar energy.
Wise Man’s owners expect to see the electric usage decline even while beer production increases. On the timing of the decision, Wise Man Brewing Co-Founder Jason Morehead says, “We have always had a focus on sustainability, but getting a brewery off the ground is a monumental task. Now that we’re up and running, we’ve been able to take a step back and focus more on our footprint. Anyone who has been to our taproom knows that community is core to Wise Man’s culture. Being an environmentally friendly brewery is central to being a good neighbor and responsible business.”
“Speaking as both a lover of craft beer and as a supporter of renewable energy, I’m thrilled that Wise Man Brewing is moving ahead with solar,” said Patrick Cavanaugh of Renu Energy Solutions. “I love a good craft beer in a historic setting, and now the building will feature clean energy, too. The Renu Energy team is pleased to be a part of this project, and it wouldn’t surprise me if more breweries opt to start using solar to reduce monthly power costs while making a statement about taking care of the planet.”
Within the past 15 years, Winston-Salem has transformed itself from a textile and tobacco economy to be a leader in the nanotech, high-tech and biotech fields. Medical research, banking, and a flourishing arts community have come to give Winston-Salem its character in recent years. Wise Man Brewing along with others breweries is making a mark on the craft brew scene in North Carolina, in quality and in social benefits.
Renu Energy Solutions has provided solar energy systems for home and business since 2010 and is proud to partner with Wise Man Brewing as they join the renewable energy revolution. No-cost consultations for solar are available for qualified homeowners and commercial customers.
by Jeff Aliotta | Aug 14, 2017 | Renu Solar News
August 14, 2017- CHARLOTTE, NC- As August 21st draws near, the buzz surrounding the upcoming eclipse increases and the excitement is palpable. But while many are excited to see such a rare occurrence and plan on making a journey to see the fullest effect of the eclipse, how do area homeowners with solar power feel?
Renu Energy Solutions has been installing solar since 2010 and keeps in touch with our solar clients. Homeowners like Vivian Lord and David Kluttz are among the thousands of electric customers across the Carolinas with solar power installed at their homes.
We asked them whether they’re more skeptical of this event, since presumably their PV systems would produce much less energy than normal when the sky darkens for about 90 minutes during what’s normally the sunniest part of the afternoon. Here’s what they’re saying:
Vivian Lord, who lives in Charlotte and has solar, shared her perspective: “As Interim Chair of Kinesiology at UNC Charlotte, I will be on campus that day. It’s Student Convocation Day, so during the eclipse viewing I’ll be with a group of Pre-Kinesiology students.
She continues, “I understand my solar production will be about zero during the height of the eclipse, just briefly for about 15 minutes, and will be decreased for a while before and after – I guess I’ll use my monitoring app to look and see where it registers!
And she’s more enthusiastic than dismayed about the event on the whole: “Of course we haven’t had this clear of a sighting for decades and won’t again for decades. Normally my solar arrays perform efficiently, it provides on average 75% of our power needs, the rest of the power we use comes from the grid. So I don’t think anyone would be discouraged from going solar by an eclipse.”
David Kluttz of Indian Trail is also taking the eclipse in stride: “I haven’t made any real preparations, as far as using our solar energy production goes, not any more than preparing for a rainy day.
He’s hitting the road, but won’t miss out on tracking his solar energy: “We want a good view, so we’re planning to drive down to Sumter, SC, which isn’t too far. At home in Indian Trail, it will be a “partial eclipse,” so even at the peak sunlight reduction, it probably be about the same as early morning on a perfectly clear day. My SunPower Equinox monitoring tracks every bit of energy production every day, and I get a report from SunPower every month for the previous month. I can log in to my system from anywhere and check any day, month, year or lifetime production. It’s more data than you can imagine!
David doubts he’ll lose out on too much solar production: “When you look at weekly or monthly production you will not be able to see the impact, so events like this aren’t a reason not to go solar.”
Solar Panels During Eclipse: Are They Effected?
Overall, even a major eclipse doesn’t present much of an issue for solar customers, just a curious blip of nighttime during the day. According to the Energy Information Administration, despite a substantial amount of solar power installed near the path of the eclipse, the grid uses sources that are diverse enough that it should maintain total reliability during the event. 1
So, don’t feel too bad for your friend with solar, just grab your official eclipse glasses, beat the traffic and experience a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon.
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No panic necessary: Eclipse won’t dramatically effect grid stability
by Jeff Aliotta | Nov 2, 2015 | Renu Solar News
Charlotte-based company expands its reach with 110 kiloWatt Nonprofit Solar project
Charlotte, NC (November 2, 2015) – Renu Energy Solutions, a Charlotte-based residential and commercial solar installation company, begins a nonprofit retrofit for a Hawaii-based Christian academy in collaboration with Foursquare church. This project promises to be the first of many solar projects to convert churches and Christian schools to renewable energy in the coming year in partnership with Foursquare church.
The main incentive for solar in most states is tax credits, and consequently there has been a vacuum of solar investment for religious organizations that are tax exempt. Renu Energy Solutions has found a path forward by partnering with Foursquare as an investment into the churches future across the nation.
By investing in solar, the church will reduce the money it spends on lighting the church, and be able to invest more into its primary mission.
About Renu Energy Solutions
Based in Charlotte, NC, Renu Energy Solutions serves both residential and commercial customers in the Carolinas, offering solar electric, solar hot water and energy efficiency products like tankless water heaters to permanently reduce utility bills. Renu Energy Solutions plans, installs and services homes and businesses in North and South Carolina. Unlike many of the national companies, our installation teams are full time employees so that we can ensure the highest quality and professional installation.
Renu Energy Solution is a member of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, the US Green Building Council and the Better Business Bureau. For more information, please visit RenuEnergySolutions.com.
