PV System Reduces Operating Costs for Community Center

Discover how PVKIT® enabled a cost-effective, non-penetrating solar installation with long-term community impact.

Location Boulder, Colorado

Industry Community

Customer Boulder Jewish Community Center

Product Certifications Florida Product Approval | IAPMO | UL2703 | ULc | UL3741| Sunnova AVL, ICC-ES, LA County

The Challenge

The Boulder JCC is a 501c3, non-profit organization. Sustainability, energy efficiency, and education are a priority for their members. The challenge was to find a cost-effective PV solution that presented an ROI, which would make the project a no-brainer from a financial standpoint. Reducing their monthly operating costs would enable them to invest more money into meaningful community programs.

Project Stats

The Boulder JCC selected the PVKIT® rail-less solar mount as part of a 74.4 kW rooftop solar installation, with 50 kW mounted using PVKIT on the facility’s standing seam metal roof.

PVKIT maximized usable roof surface area while reducing collateral load, part count and installation time. The non-penetrating, DirectAttach™ system allowed solar modules to be secured to the roof’s standing seams, preserving roof integrity and eliminating the risk of voided roof warranties.

74.4 kW

PV installed

378

PVKIT rail-less solar mounts

378

S-5-S Mini clamps

The Solution

The system’s preassembled components and reduced part count simplified on-site work, accelerating installation and lowering labor requirements compared to traditional rail-based systems.

By maximizing usable roof surface area and reducing collateral load on the roof, the PVKIT system supported both performance and aesthetics on the JCC’s highly visible, gently curved rooftop. The completed installation now plays a dual role — reducing monthly energy costs while serving as a visible educational tool that reinforces the Boulder JCC’s commitment to environmental stewardship within the community.

50%

savings in freight costs due to lightweight solution

50%

Faster installation

“The Solar Revolution has been utilizing the S-5! PVKIT solution since it first hit the market. Our projects using the PVKIT yield the fastest installation times, lowest material cost and best aesthetics bar none."

Doug Claxton

| The Solar Revolution