Hubner Manufacturing Harnesses the Sun to
Generate Clean Renewable Energy
March 31st, 2017
Charleston, SC- Hubner Manufacturing Corporation has just begun generating clean renewable energy at their facility in Mount Pleasant, SC. At a ceremony held on March 31st, CEO of Hubner, Ron Paquette, flipped the switch to unveil the new 918 kilowatt solar PV system. The system was designed by Hannah Solar Government Services (HSGS) and installed on Hubner Manufacturing’s roof.
Consisting of 2,700 solar panels, Hubner’s system is recognized as the largest roof mounted system in SCE&G’s Distributed Energy Resource program, and the largest roof mounted solar PV system ever constructed in the town of Mount Pleasant. In year one Hubner’s estimated clean energy production is 1,221,770 kilowatt hours, which is enough electricity to power 113 homes.
The HÜBNER Group develops solutions for the transportation industry. Their products are used in rail vehicles and buses as well as in airport technology and the automobile industry. The company is also active in the fields of medical technology, life quality, terahertz technology and photonics as well as high frequency applications.
Consisting of 2,700 solar panels, Hubner’s system is recognized as the largest roof mounted system in SCE&G’s Distributed Energy Resource program, and the largest roof mounted solar PV system ever constructed in the town of Mount Pleasant. In year one Hubner’s estimated clean energy production is 1,221,770 kilowatt hours, which is enough electricity to power 113 homes.
The HÜBNER Group develops solutions for the transportation industry. Their products are used in rail vehicles and buses as well as in airport technology and the automobile industry. The company is also active in the fields of medical technology, life quality, terahertz technology and photonics as well as high frequency applications.
Ron Paquette stated, “The Hubner Group is recognized as a world-wide leader in advocating corporate sustainability and environmental responsibility. This was our mission in considering solar technology for our Mount Pleasant, South Carolina facility. We are now reaping the benefits of our investment and fulfilled our mission to generate clean renewable energy.”
COL Retired Dave McNeil, President and CEO of HSGS said “Hannah Solar Government Services is proud to be a part of Hubner’s investment in solar energy. The team at Hubner has set the standard for how businesses in South Carolina can advance their operation through solar energy generation.” |
John Raftery, the General Manager of Renewable Products and Services at SCE&G, noted that "this project is a good example of how our solar incentive program can really work for the right installer and the right customer. HSGS and Hubner Manufacturing were the perfect partners for South Carolina Electric and Gas.”
Along with Ron Paquette, John Raftery, and COL Retired Dave McNeil, speaking at the ceremony, Mayor of Mount Pleasant, Linda Page stated, “Mount Pleasant is extremely blessed to have such progressive companies, like Hubner in our own community.” |
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