This Hunger Task Force article spotlights Andrew Holmstrom of Arch Solar and his role in helping the organization expand its commitment to sustainability while strengthening its mission to fight hunger in Milwaukee. Featured as a “Friend of Free & Local,” Holmstrom is recognized for bringing both technical expertise and personal passion to a major rooftop solar project at Hunger Task Force’s West Milwaukee headquarters.
Hunger Task Force recently completed the second phase of a multi-year solar installation project designed and installed by Arch Solar. The 265-kilowatt rooftop system now includes 465 bifacial solar panels capable of generating energy from both direct sunlight and reflected light. The system is expected to produce more than 320,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable electricity annually, covering nearly 65% of the facility’s power needs.
Holmstrom, who serves as Business Development Supervisor for Arch Solar, helped oversee the project from start to finish. His responsibilities included designing the system, performing feasibility studies, coordinating permits and incentives, and working closely with Hunger Task Force leadership throughout development. In the article, Holmstrom says the project carries personal meaning because it allows him to support a Milwaukee nonprofit that provides essential food assistance to local families, seniors, and children.
The energy savings generated by the solar system will help Hunger Task Force lower operational expenses and redirect more resources toward hunger relief programs. As a completely community-supported organization, Hunger Task Force emphasized that every dollar saved on utilities can instead support food distribution, local farming efforts, and community services.
The article also highlights Hunger Task Force’s broader sustainability efforts, including LED lighting upgrades, Energy Star refrigeration, efficient HVAC systems, and environmentally responsible farming practices. Holmstrom noted that the rooftop system was intentionally designed for future expansion, leaving room for additional solar capacity as the organization continues growing its clean energy efforts.
