PRESS RELEASE: LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS SOLAR ARRAY EXPANSION
Lake County Fairgrounds Solar Array Expansion
18 May 2018 By: Realgy, LLC
Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake, IL has recently incorporated an addition to their solar photovoltaic (PV) system.
Realgy, LLC has announced the start of usage with the new 99.84 kilowatt (kW) roof installation. Lake County Fairgrounds, operated by Lake County Fair Association is home to many popular events including the historic Lake County Fair. The fair will be celebrating their 90th Anniversary this July with the help of the new solar array. The fairgrounds’ significant space allowed the capability of higher production to be more than just a day dream. With the help of Eco Solar Solutions, the goal to expand has been made a reality.
Eco Solar Solutions completed the new addition. Jon Brodzik Jr, the General Manager of the Lake County Fairgrounds says “The expansion is more than welcome and we are all looking forward to its usage and the events surrounding it”.
Realgy, LLC is a choice energy supplier in Illinois and selected the Lake County Fairgrounds for both projects. They will continue to supply the electricity for the fairgrounds as they have done for years. Lake County will receive all solar energy produced by the panels. With their popular events comes high consumption that leads to environmental disadvantages. Renewable energy sources such as PV arrays help to combat those issues. This installation will further reduce the reliance on fossil generated energy produced primarily from coal in Illinois. For example:
- The Lake County solar PV system will produce over 121,324 kW hours (kWh) or enough power to supply about 11 average Illinois homes every year for the next 25 years.
- The environmental benefits associated with producing solar energy is’
- 84 thousand pounds of carbon dioxide WILL NOT be produced over the initial 25 years of operation.
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- Trucks
“We are happy to be partnered with Lake County on such a great endeavor,” said Michael Vrtis, President of Realgy. “Realgy is pleased with the extension of this project and the boundless support of the municipality. We look forward to everyone coming together with us for this Solarbration.”
Please join us at the Lake County Fairgrounds on May 18th, 2018 at 1 PM for this celebration.
Contacts:
Lake County Fairgrounds
1060 East Peterson Road
Grayslake, Illinois 60030
847-680-7200
Eco Solar Solutions
317-201-4435
Realgy, LLC
675 Oakwood Avenue
West Hartford, CT
860-233-2270