Customer: Delnor Construction
Location: Inner City High School, 11205 101 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 2A4
Suburb: Spruce Avenue
Property Type: High School
Property Description: The school operates in a renovated, older building adapted for educational use.

 

Purpose: Inner City High School aimed to lower energy costs, gain more energy independence, and reduce its environmental footprint, by installing a commercial solar system in Edmonton. 

The move to solar energy reflects the school’s commitment to sustainable practices, benefiting both the school and the surrounding community.

 

 

Site Suitability: Solar was an excellent option given the building’s roof exposure, which receives ample sunlight and has minimal shading. Structural evaluations confirmed the roof could support the solar system despite the building’s age.

Challenges: Since installation took place during school hours, careful safety measures were implemented to ensure student and staff protection. A permanent guardrail was added to secure the roof for future access.

 

 

Average Monthly Energy Cost: The high energy demands of this older building mean significant monthly expenses, especially with heating and lighting.

Estimated Monthly Savings: The solar system should offer considerable monthly savings, helping the school offset a substantial portion of its energy costs.

 

 

Type of Installation: Roof-mounted Solar System

Equipment:

• Modules: 106 Longi 455W Solar Panels
• Inverters: Two 15kW and one 10kW Fronius Inverters
• Mounting: CSA Certified Solar PV Racking, Canadian-made
• Additional Equipment: Boom truck and crane for roof material transport

System Capacity: 48.23 kW

 

 

School Operation Overlap: Since the school was in session, our team took extra precautions, working primarily on the roof to avoid interruptions and maintain safety protocols for students and staff.

 

 

Requests: The school requested regular updates on the project’s progress and assurance that safety measures were prioritized.

Feedback: Inner City High School expressed appreciation for the smooth, disruption-free installation and the team’s professionalism.

 

Spruce Avenue values sustainability, and the school’s solar project contributes positively to this local ethos. 

Inner City High School’s adoption of solar energy highlights an eco-conscious example for other schools and organizations, helping to reduce overall environmental impact and support the community’s sustainability goals.

 

Ready to take the next step toward energy savings and sustainability? Gridworks Energy specializes in custom solar solutions for schools, nonprofits, and commercial buildings. 

Just like Inner City High School, your organization can benefit from reduced energy costs and a cleaner footprint. 

Contact Gridworks Energy to get started on your solar project today.