Overview

The owners of Antique Galleries in Palm Springs were determined to reduce their overhead costs by significantly lowering their high monthly electric bills for their large, multi-story location. The soaring energy expenses, particularly during the hot summer months, made them feel that the business was becoming unsustainable. Despite being a business focused on antiques, they eagerly embraced a modern, 21st-century solar energy solution. By switching to solar, they aimed to achieve substantial cost savings and ensure the long-term sustainability of their operations.

Solution

Antique Galleries wholeheartedly agreed with the expert recommendation to install a 39 kW solar system on their rooftop, featuring 120 highly efficient SunPower 327W modules. Thanks to SunPower’s exceptional performance and the optimal use of available roof space, Antique Galleries now benefits from an impressive 96% kWh offset, dramatically reducing their energy costs. The business owners have expressed that the substantial savings on their monthly electric bills were instrumental in enabling them to stay operational and maintain long-term financial stability.

Benefits

Their cutting-edge solar system is projected to fully pay for itself in under six years, after which they will enjoy free electricity for the remaining life of the system. The system is guaranteed for 25 years but is expected to remain operational for up to 40 years, providing long-term energy independence and significant cost savings. Impressively, in its first year alone, the system generated 67,659 kWhs of clean energy, marking a strong start to decades of reliable performance and sustainability.

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