Since 1992, the Milwaukee Pet National Glacier Center has been a beloved community institution located in Wisconsin, where Arch Solar has installed a 690 kW rooftop solar system.

Covering over 200000 square feet of ice, including nearly 97000 square feet of ice, the Ponty National Ice Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and one of the largest indoor ice rinks in the United States. Maintaining its controlled climate and ice conditions requires a significant amount of energy, making sustainability its top priority.

The new solar array is expected to reach 20% of the facility's annual energy usage, thereby reducing operating costs. The savings from renewable energy will be reinvested in operational and capital improvements, helping to ensure that future generations can enjoy this world-class site.

At Petit National Glacier Center, we are proud of this bold sustainable future initiative, "said General Manager Paul Golomski. The installation of our rooftop solar arrays is not just an investment in clean energy - it is our commitment to the community, athletes, and future generations.

Arch Solar designed the system to offset up to 100% of peak energy loads during spring and summer. The array is equipped with 1180 double-sided solar panels, installed on customized brackets, and will generate over 815000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually.

The Peppa National Ice Center is doing some very unique work by using solar energy to cool down multiple ice rinks, "said Andrew Holmstr ö m, head of business development at solar company Arch Solar. This project demonstrates how a commitment to sustainable development can strengthen communities and increase profits.

This initiative is thanks to the generous donation from the VoLo Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to sustainable solutions and environmental advocacy. The VoLo Foundation has a deep connection with ice skating and has been a long-term supporter of the Petit Center's mission.

At the VoLo Foundation, we are proud to support Petit National Glacier Center in reducing its carbon footprint by installing solar panels, "said founders David S. Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel. The performance of the system will be monitored to ensure its efficiency and benefit the communities it serves. Together, we are driving a future driven by wise choices, where all of us can thrive.