DAWSONVILLE, Ga., Aug. 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- A large solar farm is coming to Atlanta
Motorsports Park (AMP), a premier
motorsports club in Dawsonville
renowned for its F1-style road course and thrilling karting
course.
Located in Dawsonville, Ga.,
the AMP campus is adding solar power through an array of 747
panels, generating 480 watts per panel, for a total of 358
kilowatts (kW). That's enough energy to power nearly 300 homes!
This investment follows AMP's attack on sustainability with the
recent addition of EV chargers: 10 Level 3 DC Superchargers, and 8
Level 2. Coupled with all LED lighting, solar powered CCTV/Signs,
on site water/wastewater treatment, and efficient fixtures show the
commitment to making a positive environmental impact.
In AMP's case, the solar installation will power about 60% of
the campus's daily operational needs with clean, renewable energy.
It will be connected to 5 buildings, at the onset, including the
karting facilities and the park's newly constructed,
member-exclusive Sky Deck.
The solar energy configuration is supplied courtesy of Hannah
Solar, an Atlanta-based solar
installation and maintenance firm known for its quality
workmanship.
Supporting local businesses, Hannah Solar acquired panels for
AMP that were manufactured locally by Hanwha Q. Cells at their
Dalton, Ga. fabrication plant. The
array also makes use of SolarEdge inverters, in addition to racking
hardware by Ironridge and Panelclaw.
The system represents a substantial investment in furthering the
self-sustaining capabilities of AMP. Once the array goes live, the
campus will be able to reduce strain on the local power grid while
offsetting the environmental cost of over half of AMP's operational
needs.
Annually, the installation is capable of generating 450,300 kWh
of clean energy, offsetting 7,312 pounds of CO2
emissions over a 30-year period, according to an estimation
tool provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The EPA's calculations state this offset is equivalent to
eliminating over 16.6 million miles of road vehicle travel,
or akin to planting 109,600 trees.
AMP CEO Jeremy Porter was
positively glowing about the announcement. "The ability to generate
over half of our energy needs through solar pushes us closer to our
vision of making AMP's campus its own self-sustaining community and
resort. We are thrilled at our ability to reduce strain on the
local grid while achieving a substantial positive environmental
impact. The CEO of Amicalola EMC shared that this solar development
at Atlanta Motorsports Park is the largest solar farm in his power
region."
With the help of consultants at Hannah Solar, the project was
able to recoup 50% of its total costs using a U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program Renewable
Energy Systems, or REAP, Grant.
Porter emphasized how the expertise and assistance of Hannah
Solar proved invaluable during the research, planning, design, and
installation phase. AMP's solar energy production will also be
abetted by Hannah Solar's long-term maintenance support.
Speaking about the project, Hannah Solar COO Joseph Waybright stated: "Hannah Solar is
thrilled to announce our partnership with Atlanta Motorsports Park
(AMP) to implement a cutting-edge solar energy system. Jeremy and
the team at AMP are dedicated to reducing their carbon footprint
through solar and other efficiency technologies, demonstrating the
effectiveness of renewable energy in an energy-intensive
environment such as a racetrack."
Waybright also drew connections between AMP's solar energy
upgrade and its embrace of the transition to Electric Vehicles.
"They can now boast solar powered charging through several stations
located on site," creating cyclical benefits for reducing carbon
emissions while relying on Georgia's plentiful sunlight to keep the
passionate motorsports community thriving well into the electric
vehicle era.
"The team at Hannah Solar is looking forward to a continued
partnership with AMP as they push the envelope and transform the
perception of the racing industry," Waybright concluded.
AMP plans on having solar energy generation commence once
installation and setup has concluded in Q3 2024. Its startup will
coincide with the addition of karting course lighting, allowing
karting events and races to continue well into the night. With the
addition of residential CirCuit Villas, and Condos at the park in
recent years, along with upgrades to member amenities, AMP can also
serve as a weekend retreat or vacation destination for passionate
motorsports enthusiasts.
By improving its energy independence and environmental impact at
the same time, the park is taking measurable steps to ensure that
motorsports can be enjoyed sustainably by its members, event
participants, and daily visitors. In this way, it both looks to the
past of motorsports history and towards a future that now looks
brighter than ever.
ATLANTA MOTORSPORTS PARK
Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP) is
the first green, sustainable motorsports country club of its kind
for high performance cars, motorcycles and karts. In addition to
providing a driver's haven for its members, Atlanta Motorsports
Park offers private track rentals, corporate group options as well
as the world's most unique kart track.
Since its inception in 2012, AMP's mission has been to make
motorsports accessible in an environment that offers unmatched
hospitality, world-class amenities and two of the most technically
challenging race circuits in the USA.
Its main road circuit is a two mile long road course that was
designed by Formula One track architect Hermann Tilke. It was also voted a top 10 track
in North America by 'Road and
Track Magazine'. Built to the CIK Level A/1 standard and featuring
more elevation changes than any kart track in the world, AMP's kart
circuit provides an unparalleled training base for professional
racers as well as total novices. Thanks to its unique kart and road
racing facilities, AMP provides a training proving ground and
ladder to motorsports like no other venue in the USA.
ABOUT HANNAH SOLAR
Founded in 2008, Hannah Solar provides reliable and affordable
energy solutions to businesses across the southeastern U.S. As a
full-service provider, we manage every aspect of the solar energy
process—from procuring top-quality materials to final installation
and ongoing maintenance. Hannah Solar is your single-source solar
energy supplier.
But our commitment doesn't end there. We also partner with
clients to enhance energy efficiency through the installation,
monitoring, and maintenance of battery storage systems, electric
vehicle charging stations, and more. Our goal is to significantly
reduce energy costs and help you achieve your sustainability
objectives.
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