$15,000
25% to 49%
of electricity
$350,000
11.4%
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Planet Subaru is the only Subaru showroom in the world powered entirely by the sun.
$15,000
25% to 49%
of electricity
$350,000
11.4%
Property
- Owner:
- Planet Subaru
- Type:
- Retail space (e.g., Store, Laundromat, Restaurant)
- Address:
- 596 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339
- Size:
- 22,500 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 25% to 49% of electricity
- Event Participation:
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- January 2010
- Size of System:
- 75 kW
- Monitor performance:
- http://www.solrenview.com/cgi-bin/CGIhandler.cgi?&view=6,0,0,0&cond=site_ID=806
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $480,000
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $130,000
- Net Cost of System:
- $350,000
- Annual Savings:
- $15,000
- Annual Revenue:
- $25,000
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
Professionals & Suppliers
- Products:
- SatCon Technology Corporation
- Installers:
- Lighthouse Electrical
What You Need to Know
Description:
Planet Subaru's PV system generates approximately 88,000kWh annually, comparable to the energy required to power approximately eight average American homes. It provides almost half of the electricity used by the dealership annually.
Other Benefits:
Many customers tell us that they do business with us because they share our green values.
Maintenance Requirements:
No maintenance required yet.
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Planet Subaru recycles has a five acre nature preserve on the property.
My Motivation:
When it comes to protecting the environment, we take Theodore Roosevelt's advice to heart: "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
Advice:
If you're installing a major PV system, it's a pretty major construction project so be prepared to spend a lot of time on it.
Open House Info:
Open 9 to 5 Saturday, October 13th.
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