Operational case study
A 475 kW solar carport developed for the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, combining renewable generation, covered parking, operating savings, and a visible expression of the Sisters' commitment to care for creation.
Operational capacity
Projected annual generation
Expected annual savings
Projected annual CO₂ avoided
The Sisters wanted their investment in renewable energy to reflect a broader commitment to stewardship, service, and community while also reducing long-term operating costs.
Elevated Energy and Perrysburg Energy developed and delivered a 475 kW weather-protective solar carport using U.S.-made First Solar modules.
Performance monitoring and Return on Mission™ reporting were incorporated into the project so its financial and environmental results could be tracked over time.
The operating system is projected to generate approximately 593,750 kWh annually and create roughly $63,000 in annual savings.
Those savings create additional financial capacity for the Sisters' ministries while the project itself provides a visible expression of their commitment to creation care.
The project transforms an existing parking area into productive infrastructure.
In addition to renewable generation, the carport provides weather protection and creates a visible connection between the Sisters' values and the physical campus.
Projected annual generation and emissions figures remain planning estimates. Monitoring recorded approximately 166 MWh of year-to-date generation as of June 2, 2026.
A proposed second phase would add a 180 kW solar carport and building-efficiency improvements at the Canticle Center.
The planned scope includes LED lighting, demand-control ventilation, HVAC scheduling improvements, and a variable-frequency drive.
The project remains in development. Capacity, savings, schedule, and environmental results will remain projected until final design and commissioning.
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