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As businesses continue to look for ways to decrease expenses, utilizing solar energy systems is becoming more and more common.
In October of last year, Optimus Energy Solutions flipped the switch on its latest commercial solar project, a 90kw system for Fort Knox Self Storage in Okahumpka, Fla., right outside The Villages & Leesburg. The newly-constructed storage facility features three storage buildings with drive-up and climate-controlled units as well as three covered parking canopies offering secure and weather-proof storage for RVs, boats, trailers, and large vehicles.
The Optimus Energy Solutions team recently completed a unique solar installation for the Hawthorne at Leesburg HOA.
Over the past few years, Optimus Energy Solutions has worked with local governments throughout the United States to help secure federal funding for EV charging stations in their communities. Unfortunately, it looks like it may be years until the $5.5 billion that has been sent to states for the National Electric Vehicle Initiative, or NEVI, will be spent.
Optimus Energy Solutions is still working with local governments to help build out their charger network. Only now, it is without the restrictions of NEVI and other federal grants and any significant outlay of capital from the government on a federal, state and local level.
Optimus Energy Solutions is proud to announce that we are now members of Amicus Operations and Maintenance (Amicus O&M) Cooperative. Amicus O&M Cooperative members “provide high quality operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the growing number of solar PV systems throughout North America.... By joining together in this cooperative, member-companies leverage each other’s staff and expertise to provide excellent O&M services for portfolios of PV systems all over the country.”
The floor of SS Designs’ 100,000-square-foot warehouse is filled with high-tech machinery, pushing out thousands of pieces of apparel a day for some of the world’s biggest-known brands.
However, with the company’s offshore competition using much cheaper labor, Cindy Zimmerman, the company’s president & CEO, constantly looks for unique ways to lower the expenses of the 45-year-old family business in Winter Haven.
This week, she turned to Optimus Energy Solutions to launch a significant solar array on the facility’s roof. The system will produce 100 percent of the energy used by the manufacturer each year.
Optimus Energy Solutions was honored as the Florida Blue Local Business Champion at the January 25th Orlando Magic game.
As technology and innovation continue to improve the efficiency of solar energy systems, more and more early embracers of solar power are looking to replace their original systems. ConcordRENTS, a developer and owner of multifamily communities throughout Florida, is one such company.
Optimus Energy Solutions is working with SS Designs to install a 670KW rooftop solar energy system at their Winter Haven warehouse.
Optimus Energy Solutions has recently expanded our EV charging site host program. What is a site host program? It is a convenient and efficient way to add EV charging to your business/development/location without a large capital investment.
Protect your investment with a convenient solar maintenance plan. Optimus Energy Solutions is now offering subscription maintenance plans that can save you time and money. It doesn’t matter who installed your solar PV system, we can help you preserve and extend the life of your investment.
Florida recently began the process of researching a statewide EV charging regulatory platform. Currently, EV charging is subject to national building standards and then local individual preferences regulated at the municipal level (to varying degrees of success or obstruction). Any state-level regulations could/would override current standards of practice.
As the state considers standardizing EV charging regulations, Optimus Energy Solutions urges Florida regulators to use a light touch. Consumers, businesses, and other stakeholders benefit in the absence of regulatory overreach.
Since opening its doors in 2018, Optimus Energy Solutions has continued capturing market share, providing EV chargers and solar systems to businesses and homeowners throughout Florida and the Southeast.
Today, the efforts of the company were validated as it debuted at No. 508 in the annual Inc. 5000 list, recognizing the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Optimus Energy Solution's President Ben Pauluhn spoke to News 13 about Florida's push to regulate EV charging at the state level.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has a powerful business enablement tool known as the 504 loan. There is a subset of this loan whereby borrowers can significantly increase their borrowing capacity by adding certain on-site power generation (i.e. solar) to new and acquired locations.
Tru by Hilton ownership reached out to us requesting support in adding renewable energy solutions to their new hotel in Macon, Georgia. The Optimus Energy Solutions team was able to assist, implementing a high-quality commercial solar PV system, helping them with their SBA 504 green loan qualification.
Amicus Solar recently held its annual Best Practices Member’s Meeting in St. Louis, MO. This conference brings together client-facing team members from 50+ leading solar energy companies to share best practices, utilize available programs to help clients bring projects to life, and work for a better industry.
As more drivers and car-buyers choose electric vehicles, charging infrastructure must respond. Dealerships are now selling more EV’s than ever. The growing market for new electric vehicle inventory, vehicle maintenance/service, and the trade-in market are driving the rapid spread of EV charging at dealerships as they aim to support their inventory and their customers. The Optimus Energy Solutions team recently had the opportunity to install EV charging solutions at two Central Florida dealerships.
In an effort to better support our clients and partners, Optimus Energy Solutions has added three industry veterans to our team. Spanning commercial installation, client relations, and battery services, these team members come with a combined 45 years of Solar Energy and EV Charging experience.
Investing in the Industry: Optimus Becomes Amicus Solar Member
If there is a name synonymous with industry improvement, it is Amicus Solar.
To further accelerate installation of EV charging plugs, and more importantly improve their uptime and reliability, Optimus has launched a sister company: EV Site Solutions.
For decades, America’s leaders have aimed for energy independence — producing enough energy domestically to power homes, businesses and today, cars — without relying on others.
With growing threats abroad and increasing costs at home, the quest for energy independence has never been more crucial. As the country moves toward an environmentally-friendly economy, the challenge becomes even more acute.
Exceptional client service is one of our guiding principles. Optimus Energy Solutions assists our clients throughout the entire lifecycle of the project, from obtaining specialized project financing sources all the way to operating the solar energy system on the grid.
Access to a reliable vehicle is essential for most Americans. We rely on them to get us to work and to care for our basic needs and those of our families. Florida’s EV drivers need access to a reliable EV charging network.
Optimus Energy Solutions has launched a stand-alone Service and Maintenance division to better serve our clients and third-party solar adopters throughout the Southeast.
Optimus Energy works with a variety of Small Businesses, implementing their solar energy systems to the highest quality to ensure compliance with SBA 504 Green program parameters. By installing solar energy on their buildings, small business owners are able to access additional capital and tools from the US Small Business administration.
Does solar energy equal financial brilliance? Solar is a smart, long-term investment that offers substantial returns to those looking for further real estate profits.
With return on investments as low as 2 years, going solar as a business can truly offer outsized returns. Optimus possesses in-house expertise on a wide variety of commercial programs that can assist business owners in funding their solar energy investments.
Optimus Energy Solutions has been recognized as one of the top 50 second-stage companies to watch in 2023 by GrowFL. This prestigious recognition, now in its thirteenth year, spotlights companies that have made significant contributions to Florida by developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and expanding industries within the state.
Residential solar offers dual benefits: it's a smart investment for homeowners, yielding long-term cost savings, and a scalable solution for large-scale energy production close to where it's needed. At Optimus Energy Solutions, we partner with various communities, offering bulk pricing, rapid new construction support, and streamlined permits to bring solar power to a wide audience.
Kurt Vonnegut once wrote: "Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance." For too long, Vonnegut’s words have resonated in the solar industry. A rush to speed adoption at the expense of educating consumers incentivized bad actors to put solar on as many roofs as possible as fast as possible.
As electric vehicle (EV) and solar adoption surge, a key challenge is to ensure there are enough charging stations and grid assets to keep up with demand. While some talk about future EV charging, the “electric present” demands infrastructure be installed today.