Adding Solar Power And Battery Storage to a Retirement Community Has Led to $90,000 Dollars Per Year Reduction In Energy Charges. Just Think What this Retirement Community Could Do With That Savings.

Sharp Energy Storage System Could Save Retirement Community $90,000 Yearly

A behind-the-meter energy storage system made by Sharp Electronics with a capacity of 240 kW/324 kWh will be installed at Paradise Village Retirement Community in the San Diego area by NW Photon Energy. It will be integrated with 516 kW of solar PV and installed in 6 buildings.

 From article, (A behind-the-meter energy storage system made by Sharp Electronics with a capacity of 240 kW/324 kWh will be installed at Paradise Village Retirement Community in the San Diego area by NW Photon Energy. It will be integrated with 516 kW of solar PV and installed in 6 buildings.

An energy usage analysis found that the solar + energy storage system could save the senior community about $90,000 per year by reducing demand charges. It has been estimated that the new hybrid energy system will reduce demand by over 2,000 kW annually. 

HVAC, refrigeration, and medical equipment are primary energy consumers at the site and carry a startup load that results in demand requests and charges, but the new system is expected to result in reductions. The utility in the area is San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). Additional savings are expected from using the solar PV system.

Paradise Valley is a retirement community with assisted living and memory care options located not far from the coast in the south San Diego area not far from National City. There are 12 acres of grounds and the facility has nearly 500 apartments.)

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