8/2025 • APA officially flipped our final switch on solar panels at our last remaining location in Hampshire, IL. Now, all APA locations are officially producing renewable energy.
Since our initial solar project several years ago, solar panel technology has evolved. These new panels have bi-facial sides that enhance energy efficiency by capturing light reflected off the ground or roof on the reverse side of the panel.
We’ve observed the benefits of solar panel technology at our sister facility in Duluth and anticipate its advantages in all our locations, especially with light-reflective snowfall in the winter months.
This new system is expected to provide all APA locations with over 100% energy offset, allowing us to return excess power to the grid. We’re excited to have completed our final solar installation at our last building, and we’re looking forward to an even more energy-efficient future.
