C. Cretors and Company

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Project Overview

For over a century, C. Cretors & Company, a family-owned enterprise, has been a trailblazer in the popcorn and concession food equipment sector, continuously innovating with state-of-the-art machinery. With a legacy spanning multiple generations, the Cretors family has adeptly responded to evolving industry and community demands. As they contemplated the prospect of harnessing solar energy to offset electricity costs at their manufacturing hub near Chicago, C. Cretors & Company sought the expertise of Verde Solutions.

Solar Panel installation on a Flat roof

For over a century, C. Cretors & Company, a family-owned enterprise, has been a trailblazer in the popcorn and concession food equipment sector, continuously innovating with state-of-the-art machinery. With a legacy spanning multiple generations, the Cretors family has adeptly responded to evolving industry and community demands. As they contemplated the prospect of harnessing solar energy to offset electricity costs at their manufacturing hub near Chicago, C. Cretors & Company sought the expertise of Verde Solutions.

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Industry

Commercial

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Project Type

Roof Mount

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Location

Wood Dale, Illinois

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SERVICES

  • – Utility applications & interconnection
  • – System design & engineering
  • – Permitting
  • – Procurement
  • – Installation
  • – Incentive filing & rebate application

Solutions Provided

Verde Solutions embarked on a strategic initiative to install solar panels atop their expansive 98,000 square foot facility, further solidifying their commitment to sustainability and cost-efficiency. The roof mount solar system includes 574 modules and 7 Inverters. From start to finish, Verde Solutions maintained open lines of communication, ensuring transparency and clarity at every stage.

574

Modules

CO2 savings equivalent to the emissions from

863,094

gallons of gasoline

10,849,107

kWh over lifespan

Equivalent to

383,514

trees planted

“I'm thrilled to share our outstanding experience with Verde Solutions. Their expertise, friendliness, and meticulous organization truly sets them apart. Verde Solutions' knowledgeable team guided us seamlessly through the entire process, demonstrating a deep understanding of solar technology as well as our requirements.

Their professionalism and friendly communication made the collaboration a pleasure, and they were always responsive to our questions and needs. The project was not only completed on time but also within budget. Their turnkey solution exceeded our expectations, with every detail handled with precision. Passing all inspections the first time validated the high-quality work they promised. I highly recommend Verde Solutions. Their skilled team and commitment to excellence make them an invaluable partner."

Andrew Cretors, President, C. Cretors and Company

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