June 16, 2023
Truliant Federal Credit Union has accomplished a 742-panel solar set up on the roof of its new Hanes Mall Operations Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Truliant just lately completed changing the previous three-story Macy’s retailer at Hanes Mall into an operations heart for the credit score union. The projected used 51,000 sq. toes of rooftop area — concerning the measurement of a soccer discipline — for the 352 kW solar set up. The system is absolutely operational.
“Just as we work to be good stewards of our members’ finances, Truliant is committed to doing the same for our environment,” stated Todd Hall, president and CEO of Truliant. “Rooftop solar panels are just one of several sustainability initiatives in place at our operations center that help to move corporate social responsibility forward locally.”
The system is estimated to supply 485,000 kWh its first 12 months. Truliant has transformed the previous three-story Macy’s from a retail retailer to an operations heart by way of a significant adaptive re-use challenge. The solar challenge — a primary at Hanes Mall — is the most important rooftop solar set up in Forsyth County. Truliant will use the entire power from the panels.
“We hope that Truliant adding to our inventory of rooftop solar builds momentum for others who may be considering corporate sustainability projects in their business as a tool to draw workers, accommodate growth and spur more economic activity while preserving usable space and retaining the character of our city,” stated Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines.
The set up is comprised of bifacial photovoltaic solar panels, which outperform conventional one-sided panels. Bifacial panels soak up daylight and produce electrical energy from the entrance and the again of the panels to make the most of mirrored daylight off the roof.
The challenge was put in by Renu Energy Solutions, a regionally owned and operated solar installer primarily based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 2010, Renu has accomplished greater than 4,500 solar installations.
“Renu is thrilled to be the solar partner to assist Truliant’s corporate sustainability initiatives,” stated Jay Radcliffe, president and CEO of Renu Energy Solutions. “Truliant is truly paving the way as a leader in our communities by reducing its environmental impact and we are honored to be a part of Truliant’s efforts.”
Additional sustainability measures on the Operations Center embrace a Building Management System designed to handle efficiencies; upgrades to LED lighting in interiors and parking tons; and excessive effectivity heating and cooling on the facility.
“This project brings more attention to purpose-driven projects and thoughtful corporate citizenship,” stated Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem Inc. “This is one of the many ways Truliant is committed to the long-term success of Winston-Salem.”
North Carolina ranks fourth nationally for complete put in solar capability, in line with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Solar accounted for 45% of all new electricity-generating capability added to the U.S. grid by way of the third quarter of 2022, greater than some other electrical energy supply, in line with SEIA.
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