Solar power in Public places.
The Challenges
1: Theft
Solution : Use panels which are adhesive backed and cannot be re used, No metals with recycle value.
2: Vandalism
Solution: Use impact resistant panels without the typical glass / crystal surfaces
3: Cost
We got bids from the other guys for $11,000 per system installed we needed Four systems. I got the systems for $2100.00 each and had them installed for $2500.00.
other guys installed price $44,000.00
Our Installed price $18,400.00
Solution: Competitive bidding and agressive pricing.
The Solution We designed a system using materials which are vandal and theft resistant. At a 40% lower cost than other bids.