Sunetric, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RGS Energy, has completed a multiple solar system project totaling 324.6 kW for Coral Creek Golf Course in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. Coral Creek is the first public golf course on O’ahu to “go solar.”

The facilities at Coral Creek are now powered by three PV systems: a 108 kW roof-mounted system on the maintenance building, a 108 kW ground-mounted trellis system at the irrigation wells, and a 108 kW carport structure at the driving range. These PV systems are expected to produce more than 44,557 kWh monthly and offset 60% of the facility’s utility-sourced energy consumption, saving the golf course approximately $5,000 a month. In addition to providing less costly electrical power, the custom-designed carport structure provides golfers at the driving range shade from the sun and cover from any rain showers.

“We take pride in our status as one of Hawaii’s premier golf courses,” said Kyun Kim, Coral Creek’s general manager. “We focus on the customer’s experience and strive to keep our facilities always immaculate. By going solar with Sunetric, we can sustain our high level of service and while remaining a profitable business.”

Aaron Kirk, Sunetric’s president, commented: “Sunetric provides businesses like Coral Creek Golf Course solar solutions that can substantially reduce the higher cost of electricity in Hawaii. As the first public golf course to go solar on O’ahu, Coral Creek is a perfect example of how more businesses on the islands are adopting solar to reduce energy costs and decrease Hawaii’s oil dependency.”