KMFA Classical 89.5, a classical radio station from Austin, Texas, invested in an 89.64-kWDC rooftop solar project. In addition to solar panels, KMFA’s parking lot will soon host four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, all equipped with universal chargers, for employees and guests to use.
Credit: KMFA Classical 89.5
KMFA has partnered with locally owned Axis Solar to install an array composed of 166 solar panels, the maximum number allowed within city code. Once operational, the solar array will offset an estimated 133,000 kWh of electrical consumption annually.
The PV project will be interconnected, supplying power to Austin Energy’s power grid, and in return, KMFA will receive credit from the utility, reducing its average monthly power cost by 40 to 50%.
“We want to reduce monthly power costs, rely on renewable sources of energy and be a small part of solving the lack of power during high demand periods,” said George Preston, CEO at KMFA. “We continue to look for ways to align our practices with our company values to maintain a sustainable, eco-friendly and fiscally strong workplace. Installing both solar power and EV charging stations does just that.”
With installation underway and estimated completion by end of May, KMFA’s solar system will start generating energy for the local grid just as temperatures and power consumption are on the rise. The EV charging stations are scheduled to be operational by end of June.
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Exterior of Classical KMFA 89.5’s building. Patrick Wong
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