Voya Financial Installs 350 Kilowatt SunPower System

Kyle Ritland, Marketing and Customer Experience
Kyle Ritland, Marketing and Customer Experience
September 30, 2021
2 min read

Sun Valley Solar Solutions is proud to have worked with Voya Financial to deploy a 350-kilowatt SunPower solar energy system in Chandler, Arizona. In the first year of operation, the system, which consists of nine solar carports, is expected to avert the equivalent of estimated carbon dioxide emissions of nearly 520,000 pounds of coal burned or more than 52,000 gallons of gasoline consumed.*

"Clean energy was the start of our environmental sustainability efforts more than 13 years ago, and it has expanded over the years to include a variety of environmental-sustainability aspects in nearly every facility as well as equipment-planning and purchasing decisions we make,” said Maggie Parent, EVP and chief administrative officer, Voya Financial, Inc. “Our new Chandler facility advances our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint while capturing long-term savings – a win for our communities, Voya and the entire team who brought our vision to life.”

Voya estimates the solar carport system will provide 32% of the facility’s total energy, offsetting purchased utility power by the same percentage and delivering significant savings over the solar system’s estimated 30-year or longer lifespan.

Arizona-based companies were chosen to design and build the system. Hawkins Design Group in Gilbert was responsible for the parking garage, solar, efficient LED lighting, and control systems. Chandler-based Sun Valley Solar Solutions collaborated with Hawkins during the system’s design phase and was responsible for installing the SunPower photovoltaic (PV) system.

“Voya is a forward-thinking organization that understands that going solar is the best way to ensure a healthier bottom line while also contributing to a more sustainable community,” said Sun Valley Solar Solutions CEO Russ Patzer. “With this investment, Voya’s leadership sends a strong message that running a healthy business and contributing to a healthier environment are not mutually exclusive goals. Companies can do both. We’re extremely proud to have helped Voya with this important initiative.”

Over the lifespan of the array, the new SunPower system is expected to offset over 663,600 million kilowatt-hours of electricity use. 

 

 

About the Author

Kyle Ritland, Marketing and Customer Experience

Kyle Ritland, Marketing and Customer Experience

After working in technology marketing throughout the Pacific Northwest and Silicon Valley for more than 20 years, Kyle opted to follow his heart and focus his talents in solar energy.

As the head of Marketing at Sun Valley Solar Solutions, Kyle works hard to demystify the ever-changing solar landscape in Arizona and across the country. He especially enjoys helping people separate fact from fiction by presenting solar transparently and accurately, rather than relying on hype or deceptive marketing tactics that are far too common with some solar companies.

When not touting the benefits of solar, encouraging his friends to opt for paper over plastic, or growing his own vegetables, Kyle is generally found hiking with his pointer Bravo or preparing a home-cooked meal for friends.

“If you truly understand how solar works it’s easy to see through the gimmicks. The opportunity for savings is very real when you have the correct information”