Case Studies
First Century Energy Holdings, Inc. (FCE) is an Atlanta-based company focused on development and integration of commercial and utility-scale renewable energy projects. The following Case Studies highlight several FCE projects across select vertical markets.
Industrial:
CORO Realty Advisors, LLC Puts Warehouse Rooftop to Work, Driving Additional Revenue
This 175kW grid-tied, rooftop array was installed on a newly renovated,
freestanding office/showroom building managed by CORO Realty Advisors,
LLC in Norcross, GA. CORO is selling the solar power to Georgia
Power pursuant to the utility's SP-1 Solar tariff, creating additional operating
income for the property. The project is one of the largest solar
projects in Georgia, and demonstrates CORO's leadership in sustainable
development and property management.
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ROOKER Increases Property NOI through Solar PPA with Green Power EMC
This 115 kW grid-tied rooftop array was installed on an industrial building owned by ROOKER in Athens, GA. The project is interconnected with Jackson EMC pursuant to a Power Purchase Agreement with GreenPower EMC, the umbrella organization of Georgia's EMCs responsible for purchase of renewable energy. As one of the largest arrays in Georgia, this was an exciting first project under FCE's partnership with Green Power EMC to deploy several solar projects across the State.
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Clean Control Corporation Expands Sustainability Goal with Solar PV Project
This 150kW grid-tied, ground-mounted array was installed on the property
at Clean Control's headquarters in Warner Robins, GA. The project
is interconnected with Flint EMC and the energy will be purchased by
GreenPower EMC, the organization responsible for purchasing renewable
energy on behalf of Georgia’s Electric Membership Cooperatives.
FCE is currently working with GreenPower EMC on several high-profile
solar projects across the State. As one of the largest solar projects in
Georgia, this innovative project further demonstrates Clean Control's
leadership in sustainable, environmentally-sound business practices.
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McKenney's Saves Energy Costs and Earns LEED Points through Solar PV Project
This 53 kW grid-tied array was completed in June 2010 at McKenney's LEED Gold corporate headquarters building in Atlanta. McKenney's is using the solar energy onsite to offset greater than 13% of its electrical demand. In addition to the energy cost savings generated by the project, McKenney's also achieved additional LEED points by implementing the solar project.
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Waffle House Offsets Hot Water Costs through Solar Hot Water System
FCE installed four solar hot water collectors on the roof of a Waffle House restaurant, providing nearly half of the restaurant's daily hot water needs. The system reduces the overall energy consumption of the restaurant by pre-heating hot water for use in cooking and dishwashing. The solar project is expected to be paid off in less than five years and will continue to offset a substantial portion of the restaurant's hot water bill over the estimated 25 year life of the system.
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GS Battery and FCE Implement Georgia's First Commercial Solar Battery Storage Project
This 37.44 kW grid and battery-tied solar array was implemented at GS Battery USA's corporate headquarters building in Roswell, GA. The project was a milestone for the State, as the first grid and battery-tied solar array in Georgia. GS Battery and FCE are focused on implementing further battery-tied PV solutions for commercial and residential customers as battery technology continues to advance.
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City of Griffin has the largest city-owned solar array in Georgia
Griffin, GA is a city of 25,000 residents and is the county seat of Spalding County. Griffin Utilities is the predominant electric company for the city and Spalding County.
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