Solar Energy USA to Install Dept. of Defense Solar Project in Savannah, Georgia

ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Dec. 3, 2013 - PRLog -- Solar Energy USA, a national design and installation firm located in Alpharetta, Georgia, is proud to announce a government Department of Defense (DOD) award to design and install a photovoltaic (PV) solar energy project at the Georgia National Guard Hunter AASF in Savannah, Georgia.

The 106.795 kW project will use 403 solar panels covering over 7,200 square feet of roof space which will produce an estimated 161.724 kWh worth of solar power during its first year of operation. Over 35 years this system will offset 4,740 tons of CO2, equivalent to planting over 113,000 trees or removing over 15,000 gallons of gasoline from the road.

“The United States is currently experiencing a very strong period of solar growth,” said Perry Bell, President and CEO of Solar Energy USA. “Thanks to decreasing costs and impressive long-term savings, over 5.3 gigawatts (GW) of new American solar electric capacity is projected to come online in 2013. Solar Energy USA is proud to offer our line of Affordable Solar Solutions to the Department of Defense at the Georgia National Guard facility in Savannah.”

The Savannah National Guard solar installation decision comes shortly after a U.S. Army policy memorandum on energy-related topics including solar power was introduced.

In May of 2013 the Army established a new policy for ‘Operational Energy,’ which focuses on improving the Army’s capabilities through better use of energy. The total installed capacity of renewable energy sources for the U.S. military will grow from 80 megawatts (MW) in 2013 to more than 3,200 MW by 2025 – increasing more than four-fold in 12 years – according to a report from Pike Research.

Solar Energy USA expects the Savannah National Guard solar power system to be installed and operational by the end of Q1 2014.

About Solar Energy USA

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Solar Energy USA is a national solar integrator specializing in affordable residential and commercial solar solutions including photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, solar thermal systems, and energy efficient T5 lighting.