SolMicroGrid has announced the completion of a microgrid project at Chick-fil-A Quarry Creek in Oceanside, California. SolMicroGrid typically utilizes a combination of solar energy, on-site battery storage, and generators to provide customers with reliable and continuous power.

The project for this Chick-fil-A restaurant includes an 81 kilowatt hour battery energy storage system and a 112 kilowatt solar cell array consisting of a canopy and ground mounted modules. All components of the project are controlled by an advanced energy management system that optimizes performance and maximizes the synergy between technologies.

Due to the unique terrain and steep slope of the location, SolMicroGrid adopts ground installation technology specifically designed for rock slopes - using ground screws instead of standard concrete pouring foundations. One of the benefits of microgrid projects is that they can strategically deploy distributed energy resources, thereby reducing energy costs. The Oceanside project is expected to meet about one-third of the restaurant's annual energy needs, while grid electricity prices are 10% lower than grid electricity.

Kirk Edelman, CEO of SolMicroGrid, said, "The solar and battery storage combination we provide for Chick-fil-A will help reduce energy costs while achieving sustainable development goals. We are pleased to have the opportunity to provide renewable energy to Chick-fil-A at a discounted price

The latest achievement of SolMicroGrid and Chick-fil-A was achieved after the successful deployment of microgrids at the local owner operated locations of Chick-fil-A on Mendocino Avenue in Santa Rosa, California and March Lane on I-5 Interstate in Stockton.

Peden Young, Chief Project Leader of the Sustainability Team at Chick-fil-A, stated, "Chick-fil-A's partnership with SolMicroGrid to invest in pilot solar microgrids demonstrates our commitment to environmental management. Using renewable energy on-site in our restaurant can reduce our impact on the environment, while also reflecting Chick-fil-A's determination to pursue the future and care for the planet