Onsite Solar Powers Savings and Sustainability for Steel Manufacturer

In 2022, Onyx, in partnership with SOLON Corporation, completed a 1.1-megawatt (MW) onsite solar energy system for Samuel, Son & Co., a leading North American steel manufacturer, to advance the company’s sustainability goals and reduce operational costs.

Six solar carport canopies were installed in the parking lot of Samuel, Son & Co.’s advanced industrial fabrication facility in Tucson, Arizona. The carport array now generates a significant portion of the facility’s energy, helping reduce dependence on the grid and support the company’s five-year clean energy targets by making use of previously underutilized space

This initiative is an example of how industrial companies can leverage onsite solar to achieve substantial cost savings while also demonstrating leadership in sustainable practices.

Onyx Renewables partnered with Samuel, Son & Co. under an operating lease arrangement and worked with SOLON, a full-service commercial and utility-scale clean energy contractor, to develop the project. This agreement allowed Samuel, Son & Co. to purchase power from the solar installation over a 25-year term, providing both stability in energy costs and long-term operational savings. 

Under this arrangement, Onyx also manages the maintenance and performance of these assets, ensuring that each canopy performs at peak efficiency over its lifetime. By overseeing the system’s performance, Onyx helps Samuel, Son & Co. maintain predictable energy costs, which are essential for budgeting and operational planning in the industrial sector.