A Gainesville apartment complex is soaking up the sun this summer and cutting back on their electric bill.

Stoneridge Apartments began installing solar panels on the clubhouse and storage building and is
the first student apartment community to do so.

The 13.6 kilowatt device is the first phase of installation and cost up to $90 thousand.

It will reduce the use of electricity at the office, fitness center club room, kitchen and laundry facilities.

Phase two involved installing solar panels on all Stoneridge buildings.