Solar Panels
Did you know the Abbey Centre is powered in part by the sun? Back in September 2017, 614 solar panels were installed on the facility by NuEnergy and are now maintained by SkyFire Energy.
These panels work alongside 307 optimizers and 6 inverters, which help convert the sun’s energy into usable electricity for the building. Since then, the system has generated an incredible 1.5 million kilowatt-hours of power; that’s enough to supply electricity to about 143 homes for a full year or charge an electric vehicle for a road trip all the way from Blackfalds to the east coast!
By producing its own energy, the Abbey Centre uses less power from the grid, helping reduce electricity costs and benefiting the entire community. The panels shine brightest in the summer, with June and July being the most productive months, followed by May and August. The year 2021 was a standout, with a record-breaking 230.52 megawatt-hours produced. On top of the savings, the solar panels have also helped the environment by keeping an estimated 587 kilograms of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere so far.
Aerial view of the Abbey Centre's solar panels