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Golden Gate Petroleum’s solar electric system will transform the roof of their Shell Gas Station in Atascadero into a state-of-the-art energy production site.

The system is composed of one hundred and sixty (160) SunPower SPR 220-watt panels, and is expected to supply a significant percentage of the gas station’s overall electricity per year in clean renewable energy.

This solar electric system will produce over 50,204 kilowatt hours annually and will save the company thousands of dollars in energy costs. In addition to saving the company money, the solar electric system on Golden Gate Petroleum’s Shell Gas Station in Atascadero will offset more close to two tons of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, each month.

By using the sun to power its operations, the company will offset conventional electricity production, most of which relies on the combustion of fossil fuels.

According to Ryan Park of REC Solar, “Many gas station owners are realizing that solar not only adds to the marketability of their station and sets them apart from their competitors; it also allows them to be part of the solution towards a more sustainable future. This system will allow Golden Gate Petroleum to control their electricity costs and save a significant amount of money while also setting an example as an industry leader in green practices.”