Inovateus Solar LLC, a worldwide installer of commercial and industrial solar power systems, has completed a rooftop solar array project on McElroy Metal's Peachtree City, GA, manufacturing location as part of the Medium Scale Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative Program.
This 500 kW project was installed on the roof and on a canopy in McElroy's parking lot. "It is the largest solar installation for a metal roofing manufacturer," stated Inovateus Solar Project Manager, Peter Rienks. "McElroy is really stepping up to the plate to incorporate renewables into its product offering."
McElroy has 12 manufacturing facilities across the U.S. Through its partnership with Inovateus Solar, McElroy now manufactures ready to install solar panels fully integrated into steel panel systems and offers solar kits with its metal roofs.
McElroy Metal President Ian McElroy said, "We are very excited about the installation of a half megawatt photovoltaic system on our Peachtree City facility. The previously existing metal roof was over 34 years old and consisted of galvanized R panel. We retrofited with our 238T symmetrical standing seam system, which provides an excellent metal over metal reroof solution. And, since we were installing a new roof, we decided to explore adding solar to the plans. With the help of our solar partner, Inovateus Solar, we were able to put together a plan that made financial sense."
"This is another example of how public utilities and private companies can work together to introduce more renewable energy alternatives into the power generation mix," said Inovateus Solar President T.J. Kanczuzewski.
Since 1963, McElroy Metal, Inc. has been a manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and sub-structural components. McElroy's product line includes a wide variety of architectural standing seam roofing systems as well as many industrial and commercial wall and roof panels.
For more information contact:
Inovateus Solar LLC
19890 State Line Rd.
South Bend, IN 46637
877-876-SOLAR (76527) / 574-485-1400
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