Vista Solar Selected to Install a 168-kW Solar System for The Vita Companies in Mountain View

The rooftop solar system will generate positive cash flow savings from day one, and is estimated to save The Vita Companies over $2 million over 25 years.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., October 8, 2014 – Vista Solar, a leading Bay Area commercial solar installer, today announced that it will install a 168-kW solar system for employee benefits company, The Vita Companies.


The rooftop solar system will generate positive cash flow savings from day one, and is estimated to save The Vita Companies over $2 million over 25 years.

"This system will eliminate virtually all of our energy bill, and will also offset our tenant property next door, making it attractive to renters," said Karl Hansen, president of The Vita Companies.

Construction will begin at Vita later this year and take about three weeks to complete. The equipment specified includes high-efficiency Suniva modules and Solectria inverters.

About Vista Solar

Vista Solar is a California commercial solar electric design and installation firm, which specializes in analyzing commercial and agricultural utility rate structures and optimizing solar system designs to generate the maximum energy bill savings for our clients. With over 100 solar installations and +9 megawatts of solar power systems installed across California, Vista Solar has a demonstrated ability to deliver solar solutions that generate dependable energy production and significant long-term financial benefits. For more information, visit http://www.vista-solar.com.

About The Vita Companies

The Vita Companies was founded in 1979 as a full spectrum employee benefits company, providing the full range of expert and highly professional employee benefits brokerage, consulting, administrative and retirement services. Vita is three companies in one, specializing in executive and employee benefits, welfare plan compliance and administration, and personal insurance and investment planning. For more information, visit http://www.vitacompanies.com.

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