THIS LIGHTING MANUFACTURER SAVES THOUSANDS ON ENERGY WITH BARRIER’S BRIGHT IDEAS
LIGHTING WAREHOUSE IN MADERA, CALIFORNIA
THE CHALLENGE
BK Lighting is a world renowned outdoor illumination manufacturer, known for innovative and energy-efficient products. Unfortunately, its facility did not reflect those qualities; its old roof and antiquated solar power system resulting in high energy costs. Barrier was challenged to replace the roof and upgrade the solar system to reduce – or, ideally, eliminate – the client’s energy bills, without disrupting operations.
THE PROCESS
Barrier removed the aging roof and outdated solar system, and installed an energy-efficient cool roof and state-of-the-art solar powerhouse custom-designed and engineered to produce more than enough energy for the client’s operational needs. Additionally, we installed solar carports to enhance the system’s power while providing much-appreciated shaded parking.
THE RESULT
BK Lighting’s facility is now consistent with the company’s reputation for innovation and energy-efficiency, with leading-edge technologies in both its cool roof and solar energy system. More importantly, Barrier has enabled the client to produce enough power to virtually eliminate its reliance on the utility.
“The Barrier team understood that our business runs on data, from crop inputs to international trade figures to energy consumption. That depth of understanding shows in their work and in our energy savings. We’re very impressed.”
Cool Roof and 358 Kilowatt Solar Power System
“As energy innovators ourselves, we had a real connection with Barrier.”
Nathan Sloan
BK Lighting
| Project Name: | BK Lighting |
| Facility Type: | Warehouse |
| Roof Substrate: | BUR |
| Roof Sq. Ft: | 80,800 |
| Roof Coating: | 1.5” poly foam (R10) acrylic top coat with granules |
| Solar Mount: | Roof, Carport |
| Number of Panels: | 1,200 |
| Inverters: | Solaredge |
| Annual Kilowatt Hours: | 520,000 |