Powering Harwood’s Future with Solar
From Lighting Upgrades to a 188kW Rooftop Solar System
An Aging Roof, Aging Infrastructure
Harwood Manufacturing first partnered with Hello Sunray in 2024 for a complete lighting upgrade at its corporate offices. The new LED lighting system allowed for greater workplace productivity, reduced energy consumption, and supported sustainability goals.
In 2025, Harwood set its sights on the next challenge: exploring opportunities for renewable energy savings. Building on the success of their first project, Harwood turned once again to Hello Sunray to evaluate the potential of solar energy.
The Impact Speaks for Itself:
$20k
In Annual Utility Savings
3.3yr
Payback Period
19.6%
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Custom Solar Strategy for Maximum Impact
Our team conducted a full property analysis at Harwood’s Cuyahoga Falls facility, reviewing energy usage patterns, utility costs, and site conditions for a rooftop solar installation. Working closely with Harwood’s leadership team, we developed a customized plan designed to deliver maximum performance and long-term savings.
An added bonus: our tax specialists uncovered several available incentives, including Energy Community, ITC, Depreciation, and SREC. These credits significantly improved the project’s financial outlook.
Energy Savings You Can See
Location
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
System Size
188kW
Installation Type
Rooftop (Ballast Mounted)
Credits Used
Energy Community, ITC, Depreciation and SREC