Circle K Solar Project

In 2023, Emergent Solar Energy partnered with Circle K to complete the company’s first Indiana-based solar installation at their Lafayette location. The 123 kW bifacial rooftop system was designed to offset approximately 65% of the store’s electricity use. Built without disrupting 24/7 operations, the project features low-profile racking, high-efficiency bifacial modules, and remote performance monitoring. Backed by the Federal ITC, MACRS depreciation, and Tipmont REMC’s export metering program, the system is expected to save over $296,000 in utility costs across 25 years. It generates roughly 105,000 kWh annually, offsetting 75 metric tons of carbon emissions—the equivalent of removing 17 vehicles or preserving 88 acres of forest each year.