Shaolin Kung Fu Center of Hadley, MA Commercial Solar Installation
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About This Hadley MA, Solar Project
The Shaolin Kung Fu Center in Hadley, MA partnered with Insight Energy Systems to bring solar energy to their martial arts school, a meaningful step toward becoming a more socially and environmentally conscious community hub. This solar installation in Hadley, MA demonstrates the center's commitment to sustainability and cost savings.
Founded in 2004, the school has long been a cornerstone for Chinese martial arts in Western Massachusetts. After purchasing their facility in 2020, the team wanted to make the building more economically and environmentally sustainable. Installing commercial solar panels was a natural next step, aligning their values of discipline, balance, and stewardship with clean energy action.
With support from the UMassFive College Federal Credit Union, the school financed a commercial solar installation designed and installed by Insight Energy, one of the leading solar companies in Massachusetts. The system produces 5,764 kWh of power annually, offsetting nearly all of the school’s electricity usage and providing steady long-term savings under Eversource MA’s Net Metering program.
Project Highlights
Service Provided: Commercial Solar Installation
State: Massachusetts
City: Hadley
Financing Type: Financed – UMassFive College Federal Credit Union
Incentive Program(s): Utility Net Metering
Annual Production: 5,764 kWh
Year 1 Savings: $2,075
Expected Utility Rate Escalator: 4% per year
Average Annual Savings: ≈ $3,750
Lifetime Savings: ≈ $112,000
Electric Company: Eversource MA
Install Type: Metal Roof Mount
Project Details and Process
Insight Energy Systems designed a metal roof-mounted solar system tailored to the building’s structure and energy profile. The system connects to the grid through Utility Net Metering, allowing the school to earn credits for excess solar power production during high-generation months. Net Metering allows customers to receive credits for excess electricity sent to the grid.
Scope Included:
Full commercial solar panel installation on the school’s metal roof
Comprehensive system design and engineering for maximum output
Coordination with Eversource MA for interconnection and inspection
Permitting and utility applications completed in-house
Financing through UMassFive College Federal Credit Union
Two-year workmanship warranty and all manufacturer warranties
The project highlights Insight’s ability to deliver turnkey commercial solar installations that combine technical excellence with community-driven values.
Year 1 Savings: $2,075 (5,764 kWh × $0.36 / kWh)
Expected Utility Rate Increase: 4% per year
Lifetime Savings (30 Years): ≈ $112,000
Average Annual Savings: ≈ $3,750
Through Net Metering, the school benefits from monthly credits that reduce or eliminate electricity costs. Over the next 30 years, the Shaolin Kung Fu Center’s solar system will offset thousands of dollars in utility expenses while contributing to a cleaner local grid.
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Project Insights
This Hadley MA solar project reflects how small businesses and nonprofits can use Massachusetts solar incentives to align their values with sustainable energy action. For the Shaolin Kung Fu Center, going solar wasn’t just about economics — it was about living their principles of community, responsibility, and respect for the world around them.
By working with a local solar company like Insight Energy Systems, the school gained a partner who understood both their mission and the technical requirements of a successful commercial solar installation. The result is a system that reduces their carbon footprint, stabilizes energy costs, and empowers them to reinvest savings back into their students and programs.
Massachusetts offers some of the most generous solar incentives in the country, making solar systems significantly more affordable.
Why Businesses in Western Massachusetts Choose Solar Companies like Insight Energy
As one of the leading commercial solar companies in MA, Insight Energy Systems delivers complete, in-house solar panel installations for commercial buildings, nonprofits, and community organizations across Western Massachusetts.
Businesses and organizations choose Insight Energy not only for our expertise, but for our understanding of the financial benefits of solar energy in Massachusetts, where electricity rates have risen nearly 30% in the past five years and average around $0.36 per kWh, among the highest in the country.
With the average price of solar power in Massachusetts around $3.10 per watt, going solar has become an increasingly smart investment for local businesses looking to cut costs and gain long-term stability. Under the state’s Net Metering program, customers receive credits for excess energy sent back to the grid, further reducing monthly electricity expenses.
In addition, Massachusetts solar incentives remain among the most generous in the nation, helping businesses offset upfront costs and improve ROI through various solar programs.
Businesses and organizations choose Insight Energy for our commitment to transparency and privacy protection:
Systems engineered for long-term ROI and reliable performance
Certified local teams managing all design, permitting, and installation
Optimized solutions for Massachusetts solar conditions, weather, and sustainability goals
Transparent cost modeling and financing guidance for every project
Reliable solar equipment backed by strong warranties and local support
Ready to Install Solar Panels for Your Business or Organization?
Whether you manage a school, studio, or commercial facility, Insight Energy Systems can help you evaluate your energy usage, design the right solar power system, and take advantage of available Massachusetts solar incentives.
Turn your roof into a renewable energy asset and transform high electricity costs into long-term savings. Get a Worry-Free Estimate from Insight Energy, the trusted choice for commercial solar panel installation in Hadley MA.
