100% Energy Usage
From Solar
Project Details
335 Cars
Protected from Hail
The Challenge
Hailstorms posed a significant threat to Stapp Interstate Toyota’s valuable inventory, leading to potential damage and rising insurance costs. They sought a comprehensive solution to safeguard their vehicles while keeping their business operation financially sound.
The Solution
SitelogIQ partnered with VPS to design a custom system prioritizing Stapp Interstate Toyota’s needs:
Comprehensive Hail Protection: Heavy-duty hail canopies shield all 335 cars on the lot from hail damage. This eliminated the risk of costly repairs and increased hail premiums.
Integrated Solar: By integrating 290KW of solar with the canopies, Stapp was able to take advantage of tax credits and provide almost 100% of their energy usage of their facility.
Additional Project Outcomes
Improved Customer Experience: Customers appreciated the covered parking, offering a cooler and more comfortable car shopping experience.
Environmental Benefits: The canopies were equipped with bifacial solar panels, generating clean energy and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.
Fast Return on Investment: Between the tax credits, bonus depreciation, energy and demand savings plus hail insurance savings, this project provided a high ROI and payback of less that 5 years.
Key Takeaways
- Prioritize Protection: Investing in hail protection systems can significantly reduce the risk of hail damage for dealerships in hail-prone areas. This translates to lower insurance costs and a stronger financial position.
- Multiple Benefits: Hail protection can offer additional advantages beyond just weatherproofing, enhancing the customer experience and promoting environmental responsibility.
- Future-Proofing Your Dealership: By implementing solutions like Stapp Interstate Toyota’s hail canopies, dealerships can achieve multiple goals.
- Minimize Risk: Reduce the potential for hail damage and its financial consequences.
- Save on Insurance: Lower insurance premiums can translate to significant financial savings.
- Focus on Sales: Peace of mind from weather protection allows dealerships to prioritize customer service & sales.