PROJECT PROFILE
Cut off for weeks after Hurricane Helene in 2024 by flooding, landslides, and destroyed roads, Broad River and Garrens Creek fire departments became lifelines for residents left without power. A new permanent solar microgrid at Broad River Fire & Rescue now ensures first responders can keep medicine safe, power critical equipment, and maintain communications during future crises. The installation of the solar microgrid reflects a proactive approach to addressing the challenges posed by extreme deadly hurricanes and climate change. As communities rebuild and adapt, these innovations not only bolster emergency response but also inspire other regions to implement sustainable solutions. This investment in renewable energy serves as a crucial example of resilience in the face of an uncertain climate future.
A group of partners worked together on this project: Footprint Project, Fortress Power, and Sundance Power Systems: Their collaboration aimed to promote renewable energy solutions and support community sustainability initiatives.
- Footprint Project donated twenty-six Solaria PowerX 400-watt modules, and paid for both the installation and APA ground mount system
- Fortress Power donated two Envy 12K inverters and six eFlex Max 5.4kwh batteries.
- Sundance Power Systems handled the installation and technical support for the project, with Vice President Brian Hollister leading the way.
Resilience in a Changing World
Sundance Power Systems is honored to be part of this project and we look forward to more opportunities to serve our community. We hope to never see a massively destructive storm like Helene ever again but we know that climate change science predicts that we likely will face may more challenges in the future. With partners such as Fortress Power and Footprint Project, helping build more resilient infrastructure for first responders like Broad River Fire & Rescue, that future looks a bit brighter for all!
