Green, Clean Energy at Oakville Executive Golf Club
Project Background
Oakville Executive Golf Club, located just north of the 407 @ Neyagawa Blvd between Milton and Oakville, is a busy, modern golf club, serving a growing base of local golfers. Oakville Executive has a strong commitment to protecting their natural environment, which is shown by practices such as limiting their water use to greens only. Seeking to further their stewardship of the land, while also finding some savings, the golf course partnered with Guelph Solar to install a rooftop solar energy system that reflects its values of long-term environmental care and sustainability. The investment not only reduces the golf club’s carbon footprint but also positions Oakville Executive as a forward-thinking business in the sporting space, demonstrating that clean energy and good golf go hand-in-hand.
Oakville Executive Golf Club, located just north of the 407 @ Neyagawa Blvd between Milton and Oakville, is a busy, modern golf club, serving a growing base of local golfers. Oakville Executive has a strong commitment to protecting their natural environment, which is shown by practices such as limiting their water use to greens only. Seeking to further their stewardship of the land, while also finding some savings, the golf course partnered with Guelph Solar to install a rooftop solar energy system that reflects its values of long-term environmental care and sustainability. The investment not only reduces the golf club’s carbon footprint but also positions Oakville Executive as a forward-thinking business in the sporting space, demonstrating that clean energy and good golf go hand-in-hand.
System and Technology
The 13 kW solar photovoltaic system was tailored to maximize available roof space and support the club's energy needs, especially critical for high-consumption equipment such as electric carts, irrigations pumps, and clubhouse HVAC systems.
The 13 kW solar photovoltaic system was tailored to maximize available roof space and support the club's energy needs, especially critical for high-consumption equipment such as electric carts, irrigations pumps, and clubhouse HVAC systems.
Solar Panels
40 - 335W Canadian Solar solar panels
Optimizers
40 SolarEdge power optimizers
Grid-Tied Inverters
1-10kW SolarEdge inverter
System Monitoring
SolarEdge real-time performance monitoring
System Operation
This net-metered solar system powers the golf club during daylight hours, significantly reducing costs and grid dependence. Excess energy is exported to the grid, earning credits that offset electricity use during months with a lot of overcast and snow. Real-time monitoring allows the golf club to track energy generation, system health, and financial and environmental performance with ease, ensuring both golf course and solar operations stay smooth.
This net-metered solar system powers the golf club during daylight hours, significantly reducing costs and grid dependence. Excess energy is exported to the grid, earning credits that offset electricity use during months with a lot of overcast and snow. Real-time monitoring allows the golf club to track energy generation, system health, and financial and environmental performance with ease, ensuring both golf course and solar operations stay smooth.
Financial Overview
Assumptions used for estimating system value:
Utility Rate: $0.16/kWh
Utility Rate Inflation: 5% per year over 25 years
Annual Solar Output Degradation: 0.4%
Year 1 Energy Generation: 16,321 kWh
Inverter Replacement: One-time over system life
Based on these factors, payback is projected in year 7, with total lifetime savings estimated at $169,543
Assumptions used for estimating system value:
Utility Rate: $0.16/kWh
Utility Rate Inflation: 5% per year over 25 years
Annual Solar Output Degradation: 0.4%
Year 1 Energy Generation: 16,321 kWh
Inverter Replacement: One-time over system life
Based on these factors, payback is projected in year 7, with total lifetime savings estimated at $169,543
Project Impact
The installation is expected to:
Produce 15,745 kWh of clean electricity annually
Offset approximately 0.94 metric tons of CO₂ per year
Deliver the same environmental benefit as preserving 0.51 acres of forest
By going solar, Oakville Executive Golf Club is not only reducing costs but also building community goodwill. The project serves as a strong example of how golf courses can lead by example in adopting sustainable practices.
The installation is expected to:
Produce 15,745 kWh of clean electricity annually
Offset approximately 0.94 metric tons of CO₂ per year
Deliver the same environmental benefit as preserving 0.51 acres of forest
By going solar, Oakville Executive Golf Club is not only reducing costs but also building community goodwill. The project serves as a strong example of how golf courses can lead by example in adopting sustainable practices.
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