The 9,130-square-foot solar-electric system was designed, engineered, and installed by Solar Nation. The rooftop array is comprised of 504 SolarWorld® 235 watt solar panels, manufactured in the U.S. In addition to the panels, the system incorporates a Power-One inverter and a Deck web-based monitoring system. Clean, renewable energy generated by the system would be enough to power up to 8 homes and will meet nearly 100 percent of Smile Fashion’s net metered electricity needs for their building, providing immediate savings for the company.
The installation of the solar-electric system is part of Smiles Fashion’s continuing dedication to environmental impact reduction. It is estimated that the company’s solar-electric system will cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 94 metric tons annually — the equivalent CO2 offset of 2,406 tree seedlings planted or taking 12 cars off the road each year.
“We are very happy with Solar Nation. They completed our project on-time and on-budget with superior customer service. We look forward to collaborating with Solar Nation on future projects," explained Prasad Gurnani, Vice President of Smiles Fashion Corporation. “The sun provides us with a free and abundant resource every single day. These solar panels allow us to harness that power and convert it into an economic benefit for us as a company.”
“Smiles Fashion Corporation has shown its commitment to sustainability at its facility. We are proud that they chose Solar Nation to further that commitment to energy conservation. By installing an advanced solar-electric system, Smiles Fashion will realize immediate and long-term savings that will make them an even stronger business in New Jersey, all while reducing emissions and helping the environment,” said Dan Drummond, Chief Executive Officer of Solar Nation.
About Smiles Fashion Corporation
Founded in 1976, Smiles Fashion Corporation is an importer of women’s garments, with their warehouse based in Secaucus, New Jersey, and their showroom in New York, NY. They are committed to supplying their customers with the highest-quality garments at the most competitive prices.
About Solar Nation, Inc.
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Solar Nation, Inc. is science and engineering company specializing in the design, engineering, installation, and construction of solar-energy systems and solutions for business, government, and non-profit organizations. Since its founding, Solar Nation has expanded its operations from the Northwestern United States across North America.