CITY OF CANTON, GEORGIA

Fast Facts

Structure -- One Haven solar shelter and one Lift solar tree, two more Havens on the way.

Place -- The Haven sits in Heritage Park, while the Lift lives in Etowah River Park. In addition, two new Havens are set to be installed in a new park coming soon to South Canton.

Bigger Picture -- The installations were done by Schneider Electric during a park revitalization project, which was part of Canton’s ongoing strategic sustainability and historic preservation program. The program, which will reduce the City of Canton’s utility and operational costs by 28%, includes adding more solar, making facilities more energy efficient, and achieving certification for the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Green Communities Program.

Spotlight Partners -- The City of Canton, Schneider Electric

Project Overview

In Canton, Georgia, clean energy and community-centered design are coming together across the city’s park system. As part of a larger revitalization effort, Canton’s Haven and Lift solar structures are helping transform their parks into spaces where people can gather, recharge, and enjoy the outdoors, all powered by the sun.

Today, one Haven solar shelter lives in Heritage Park right next to their playground, offering solar-powered charging and a shady spot for a snack break, while a Lift solar tree stands in Etowah River Park as a visible symbol of Canton’s commitment to sustainability. Two additional Haven solar shelters are already planned for a new park in South Canton, extending access to renewable energy and thoughtful design even further into the community. 

These structures were installed by Schneider Electric as part of Canton’s ongoing strategic sustainability and historic preservation program.

The City of Canton’s Haven solar shelter and Lift solar tree show how practical, well-designed solar can fit naturally into public spaces. They support the city’s sustainability goals while giving residents and visitors comfortable places to sit, charge, and spend time outdoors, making clean energy part of everyday park life.