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Two companies are partnering to bring solar energy to Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Albuquerque, which may save the latter more than $10,000 per year.
Unirac, a provider of solar racking solutions, is working with Affordable Solar on the project, according to a Unirac news release.
Construction started earlier this month on a 43kW solar panel system at the store on the 4900 block of Menaul NE.
The ReStore aims to be an affordable alternative to purchase things like refrigerators, freezers, toilets, sinks and other products.
The installation, which is nearly completed, is expected to cost $150,000. The solar energy system is expected to save the store $11,000 per year, according to the news release.
“The installation of a state-of-the-art solar panel system at the ReStore marks a step towards reducing our carbon footprint and redirecting savings back into our core mission of building affordable housing and supporting our local community,” Doug Champlin, the executive director at the Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity, said in a statement.
A spokeswoman for Unirac said the Unirac and Affordable Solar are sharing most of the cost of installation.
Both solar companies have been a part of similar projects before.
Affordable Solar recently donated a solar and storage system to Road Runner Food Bank, and in 2020, Unirac led the effort to donate a solar system to Joy Junction.
