At Buffalo Solar, we thrive on helping local businesses take control of their energy costs while building a cleaner, more sustainable future for New York State. One of our recent partnerships highlights exactly what happens when local expertise meets forward-thinking business strategy. We teamed up with Smith Boys to transition their facility to clean energy—and the results speak for themselves.
By utilizing their rooftop space, we designed and installed a system tailored to protect their business against rising electricity rates, maximize available tax and grant incentives, and provide reliable, long-term performance for the next 25 years.
Here is a closer look at how this custom-engineered project is making waves.
The Power Setup: System Specifications
To properly offset the facility's substantial energy needs, our engineering team maximized their available rooftop space with a highly efficient commercial array. The project features:
- 80.24 kWDC total system size
- 136 Tier 1 Modules for premium performance and durability
- 2 high-efficiency inverters to ensure optimal power conversion
This robust setup does more than just scratch the surface of their power bill—it is custom-designed to offset an incredible 107% of the facility’s annual energy usage, turning a traditional operational expense into a massive source of savings.
Immediate Relief, Long-Term Savings
With electricity rates constantly fluctuating, securing predictable operational costs is a game-changer for any business. The new rooftop solar installation provides immediate financial relief, yielding substantial projected savings:
- $1,287 saved monthly
- $15,445 saved annually
- $386,127 in projected savings over the next 25 years
By generating their own power on-site, Smith Boys has successfully insulated their bottom line from utility price spikes for decades to come.
Navigating a Cleaner Future
Beyond the financial advantages, this installation plays a direct role in helping New York State meet its ambitious Renewable Energy Portfolio standards. The environmental impact of transitioning Smith Boys to solar is equivalent to some truly staggering conservation milestones:
- Saving 62.9 acres of forest annually (with a lifetime impact of 1,481 acres).
- Avoiding 584,440 pounds of burned coal annually (preventing 137,603 pounds over the system's lifetime).
- Removing 11 passenger vehicles from the road annually (equivalent to taking 268 vehicles off the road over its lifetime).
Ready to Empower Your Business?
The Smith Boys project is a prime example of how sustainable infrastructure pays for itself while preserving the community we all share. Whether you want to eliminate volatile energy bills, capture federal and state tax incentives, or lower your corporate carbon footprint, Buffalo Solar is here to engineer the perfect solution for your facility.
[Contact the Buffalo Solar team today to request a custom commercial solar assessment for your business.]