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April 18, 2023
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CELEBRATING WET’N’WILD HAWAI‘I GREEN ENERGY DAY
Wet’n’Wild is Hawai‘i’s first and only 100% solar-powered attraction
KAPOLEI, HAWAI‘I — On April 22nd, Earth Day, Hawai‘i’s first 100 percent solar-powered attraction celebrates “Wet’n’Wild Hawai‘i Green Energy Day.” Mayor Rick Blangiardi proclaimed April 22nd “Wet’n’Wild Hawai‘i Green Energy Day,” with a City & County of Honolulu proclamation delivered to the park’s General Manager Scott Loos and Marketing Director Eddie Galdones when the 1.3 MW solar system launched in 2021.
With 2,958 high-efficiency, 440-watt solar panels covering most of the carports in the parking lot, Wet’n’Wild guests have the added bonus of shady, covered parking, which has its own benefits of decreased CO2 emissions due to not needing to blast the AC to cool down cars after a day of fun in the sun. Annually, the system produces over 2,150,000 kWh (kilowatt hours)—equivalent to powering over 200 homes. In addition, the system annually eliminates the equivalent C02 emissions of:
- 1,612,492 pounds of coal burned
- Greenhouse gas emissions from driving 3,621,608 miles in a car
- Carbon sequestered by 1,430 acres of U.S. forest
The solar system was installed by Sunspear Energy, a locally-owned leader in renewable energy construction, serving Hawai‘i since 2014. “With land being a scarce resource on O‘ahu, solar carports are a great solution for converting unused space into a revenue-generating asset while bringing us one step closer to Hawai‘i’s 100 percent renewable energy goal,” says Sunspear CEO Jeff Kaemmerlen. “Wet’n’Wild is setting the precedent for entertainment venues to use renewable energy to create more sustainable business models.”
To celebrate harnessing the power of the sun via 2.958 solar panels, a special $29.58 admission will be offered on Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday, April 23rd by simply saying “Earth Day” at the ticket window. The first 100 guests through the gate before 11:30 a.m. who say “Earth Day” will also get Free FLOWRIDER all day.
“With our partnership with Sunspear Energy we are working towards additional opportunities with the potential addition of onsite energy storage,” says Wet’n’Wild General Manager, Scott Loos. “We are excited and committed to constantly improving energy efficiency here at the park.”
About Wet‘n’Wild Hawaii
Ranked as one of the Top 10 Best Amusements/Water Parks in the nation by the Travel Channel and named “Best of Honolulu” family attraction by HONOLULU magazine and Hawaii’s #1 season pass value by HONOLULU Family magazine, Wet‘n’Wild Hawaii features nearly 30 acres of fun and adventure nestled in the hills of Oahu’s second city, Kapolei. With 26 rides and attractions, Wet‘n’Wild Hawaii waterpark offers something for everyone, from families looking to relax and cool off in warm tropical waters to thrill seekers searching for an adrenaline boost. Wet‘n’Wild Hawaii is also a popular venue to hold birthday parties, family gatherings, corporate getaways, and concerts. For more information on Wet‘n’Wild Hawaii, call 808.674.WAVE (9283) or visit wetnwildhawaii.com.
About Premier Parks, LLC
Premier Parks, LLC owns, operates and manages themes parks, water parks, accommodations and multi-use venues throughout the US and Canada. The company is led by a team of industry veterans, each with a unique set of skills developed over decades spent entertaining fun-seekers across the globe. A strong track record of improving financial performance and profit sets Premier Parks apart from others in the industry.