Lakeland Supply Inc. in Pewaukee adding rooftop solar panels

Workers ready solar panels for connection during the installation by Arch Electric at Lakeland Supply Inc. in Pewaukee.

Branden Fitzhugh (from left), Octavio Garduno and Ruben Zamora wire a panel in the system.

An inverter waits to be installed. It will take the power from the solar panel and convert it to a form that is usable by the electric grid.

Areas of the roof are cleared of stone to hold bases for the solar panels.

Mike Cornell of Arch Electric Inc. is an energy consultant on the installation of solar panels by Arch Electric at Lakeland Supply Inc. in Pewaukee.

Matt Simonson unpacks a load of solar panels on the roof at Lakeland Supply Inc. in Pewaukee.

Branden Fitzhugh (left) and Ruben Zamora move a solar panel.

Octavio Garduno (from left), Branden Fitzhugh and Ruben Zamora work on wiring a panel in the solar panel system.

A lift hoists panels onto the roof at Lakeland Supply Inc. in Pewaukee.

Larry Schmidt Sr., Lakeland Supply Inc. founder and chairman of the board, sits in front of one of the inspirational signs the company is known for. Lakeland also is very environmentally aware in aspects of its building and its impact.