Public Sector
We have an extensive history working with public sectors, including the installation of solar panels on the Governor’s Mansion in Illinois. We're experts in writing and winning grants and other incentives to ensure strong financial returns. We promote your project and educate stakeholders through press releases, workshops, and other various events.
Lake County Fair Grounds
This 25,300 watt roof-mounted solar project was built at the Lake County Fair Grounds. It was designed to become part of the attractions at the fair grounds, which attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Solar system size: 25.3 kW
Annual energy production: 33,650 kWh
Annual CO2 reduction: 23 tons
ICECF Schools
Many schools take advantage of a school solar programs by leveraging incredible incentives to offset the majority of costs. These projects offset energy consumption while engaging the community, providing an educational opportunity, and showing leadership.
Solar system size: 1 kW
Annual energy production: 1,300 kWh
Annual CO2 reduction: 0.9 tons
Annual cost savings: $160
Annual trees planted: 37
Frankfort Park District
In an effort to reduce its footprint and improve air quality, many municipalities are looking to install renewable energy. Frankfort Park District installed a solar array on one of its facilities, which is an integral part of the community.
Solar system size: 15.9 kW
Annual energy production: 21,000 kWh
Annual CO2 reduction: 14.5 tons
Annual cost savings: $2,500
Annual trees planted: 580
McHenry Community College
Crystal Lake, IL
The 91,000 watt ground mount project was built at the Shah Center in Crystal Lake, Ill. The project was designed to become part of the curriculum by providing training on installation, equipment, and servicing, in addition to providing electricity for the building.
Solar system size: 91 kW
Annual energy production: 121,000 kWh
Annual cost savings: $14,700.00
Annual CO2 reduction: 83 tons
Annual trees planted: 3,000 trees
IGo Solar Charging Station
These four solar canopies built for IGo throughout the city of Chicago, feature several unique elements including solar, energy storage, electric vehicle charge stations, and electric vehicle car sharing. This is a very unique project that has been featured in several magazine articles and has been a part of green tours in Chicago.
Solar system size: 70 kW
Annual energy production: 87,500 kWh
Annual CO2 reduction: 96 tons
Governor's Executive Mansion
Springfield, IL
Windfree developed and installed a solar PV system, an electric vehicle charging station, and retrofitted lighting with LED bulbs at the Executive Mansion in Springfield as part of the Governor's Sustainability initiative in Illinois.
Solar system size: 70 kW
Annual energy production: 87,500 kWh
Annual CO2 reduction: 96 tons
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
Chicago, IL
Solar system size: 20 kW
Annual energy production: 25,400 kWh
Annual cost savings: $3,058
Annual CO2 reduction: 18 tons