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This sea of solar panels on the rooftop of Emagine Theater in Royal Oak produces about 10 percent of the entertainment complex’s electricity.
By Mary E. Kremposky, Associate Editor he Emagine Theater has done the unimaginable by installing 162 rooftop solar panels at its cinema in Royal Oak, courtesy of Michigan Solar Solutions, Commerce Township. The solar arrays are producing approximately 10 percent of the entertainment complex’s electricity, said Mark Hagerty, president of Michigan Solar Solutions. Emagine Royal Oak’s 39.7kW system is
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adding solar power to the star power and glitz of the movie business. The solar business is gaining momentum in other communities, as well. Brownstown Township has made a remarkable commitment to install solar panels on all of its township buildings. As a result, the township buildings in this western Wayne County community are soaking up the sunshine, thanks to 196 solar panels
provided courtesy of Michigan Solar Solutions. Michigan Solar Solutions designs the systems, handles the contract work with the utility company and provides on-site technical assistance, dealing mainly with electrical contractors. DMH Electric, Berkley, worked on Emagine Royal Oak; Rauhorn Electric Inc., Macomb Township, worked on the Brownstown Township buildings. “Voice Of The Construction Industry”®