Turn-Key Expertise
We identify and implement the best in class solar energy solutions, working with our partners and local utilities to seamlessly provide the highest possible energy savings, all while protecting the environment.
Energy Analysis &
System Optimization
Verlux Energy offers multi-level energy analysis services designed to provide practical solutions for each client’s energy requirements and to identify the optimal configurations of energy generation and energy storage for their particular situation.
Best of Breed
Technology
Verlux Energy employs the latest technology in high-efficiency solar panels, battery storage, inverters, and mounting structures. Our systems provide 20+ years of efficient and reliable energy production.
High Production
Low Cost
Verlux Energy thoroughly analyzes the customer’s utility billing history so that the solar system can leverage energy, time-of-use, and demand charges for the greatest possible savings.
Solar Carport Project
Verlux Energy designed a solar carport coupled with lithium-ion battery storage to reduce the client’s demand charges and zero out their energy bill.
A non-profit client approached Verlux Energy about eliminating their large energy bill. The client did not want to relinquish a large existing revenue stream from lease of their rooftop. In order to eliminate the need to use the roof, Verlux Energy proposed a solar carport system. The system was designed to include battery storage which helped the client eliminate their electric bill. Verlux Energy provided analysis and projections of client’s energy usage and predicted energy savings with the proposed solar carport system that resulted in:
- 100% of clients electricity needs met by system.
- Produced revenue by selling excess electricity back to their utility.
- System produced $45,000 in electrical savings in year 1, increasing to $64,000 in year 10.
- The parking lot is more attractive to prospective clients looking to rent parking spaces by providing shaded parking throughout the day.
- Secured over $100,000 in cash incentives from local utility to offset system costs.
- Solar energy feeding 2 electric vehicle chargers.
- Provides onsite emergency backup power in the event of nighttime grid failure
Battery Storage Project
Verlux Energy installed a lithium-ion battery storage system in conjunction with a large solar array which eliminated demand charges and resulted in a net-zero bill for the client.
The client wanted to significantly diminish a large energy bill with renewable energy. They also expressed an interest in ensuring that vital systems were kept up and running in the event of nighttime grid failure. Verlux Energy examined the client’s energy bill and found that their demand charges at peak use times were very high, resulting in a soaring monthly bill. Verlux Energy’s battery storage project for the client resulted in:
- Installation of a 30kW/60kWh lithium-ion battery storage sytem coupled with 105kW solar system saving $1,000/month from battery storage with system cost payback in 2.5 years
- Provided onsite emergency backup power in the event of nighttime grid failure.
- Eliminated Demand Charges (approximately $12,000/year) for a net-zero bill.
- Obtained an SGIP battery incentive which paid for a significant portion of the battery cost.
We recommended a 35kW system on the roof with a low tilt angle to both improve the summer energy production (when demand charges were the highest) as well as provide a cleaner appearance.
More details below.
Scenario
The owner of a large commercial property in the LADWP service area was a significant energy consumer. He was being billed under a rate schedule, including demand charges, which severely increased his summer electric bills. He wanted to reduce his electrical expenses with a solar system, but he had just completed a complete re-roofing of his property and also constructed a state of the art roof garden. He did not want to make a lot of penetrations in the roof, and he was concerned with the overall aesthetics of the system adjacent to his garden. Most of all, he was hesitant to use a large amount of his capital up front and having to wait several years before a return.
After we conducted an initial survey and analysis, we were able to address all of his issues and concerns. We provided a plan that was minimally invasive to his new roof, aesthetically clean beside the garden, and took advantage of multiple financial opportunities, minimizing his out of pocket and up front expenses.
Outcome
A reduction of approximately $17,000 per year in electrical cost over the 25 year life of the system (over $400,000 saved over the system lifetime)
- An internal rate of return of 19%
- Clean energy generation which equates to saving the environment from over 1000 tons of CO2 production (equivalent to driving over 2,000,000 auto miles)
- Ability to take full advantage of federal tax credits, local utility incentives, and benefits for solar installation
- Up front financing to minimize the amount of capital needed
- System designed to maximize the amount of annual dollar savings; in this case installing the system such that the solar output best matches the user’s usage, reducing demand charges
“It just makes sense! Verlux Energy listened to our energy concerns and designed a system to maximize the return on our investment. Verlux Energy combined battery storage with a solar carport system to take away the huge demand charges on our electric bill. We would have not experienced the full financial benefit of solar without introduction of the battery to our system.”
– Bill Rook, General Secretary
Pasadena Scottish Rite Cathedral
“Verlux promised and delivered! Verlux Energy designed and installed a solar system which has dramatically lowered my electric bill. Verlux coordinated all the permits and incentives with my local utility. They also guided me through financing options to help minimize my up-front costs. My solar system provided positive cash flow within months of installation. I now have green energy and a building asset that will be providing electricity for 20-30 years at no cost as well as increase the value of my property. Thanks Verlux!!”
– Darin Kerby, President
Catalyst Post Services
Verlux Energy Inc. – 1107 Fair Oaks Ave. #434 – South Pasadena, CA 91030