May.06.2026
May.06.2026
May 06, 2026 11:15 ET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vehicle Protection Structures (VPS), a leader in automotive hail, heat, and UV protection, has completed a multi-site project for Transwest, a premier RV and truck dealership network operating across Colorado and Nebraska. Working in partnership with IPOWER Alliance, VPS designed and built custom high-clearance canopy systems across all six Transwest locations, delivering inventory protection for vehicles up to 13.5 feet tall while providing the structural foundation for integrated solar, EV charging, and energy management solutions.
Revolutionary Protection Through Engineering Excellence
The project’s signature challenge was protecting large-format inventory that standard coverage solutions cannot accommodate. VPS engineered high-clearance canopy structures capable of sheltering luxury RVs, Class A motorhomes, and commercial truck-trailers up to 13.5 feet in height across Transwest’s CO locations in Limon, Henderson, Frederick, Sterling, and Scottsbluff in NE. IPOWER Alliance integrated advanced solar technology into each structure, creating a dual-purpose system that both protects inventory and generates clean energy.
“This project sets a new benchmark for how premier dealerships think about risk, resilience, and long-term value,” said Wade White, Executive Vice President at VPS. “By combining protection with energy generation, we are helping our partners turn critical infrastructure into a high-performing asset that drives both operational security and sustainable growth.”
“The partnership between Vehicle Protection Structures and IPOWER Alliance delivered exactly what we needed,” said Andrew Lyons, General Manager at Transwest. “VPS’s structural engineering expertise ensured our most valuable assets are protected from hail damage, UV degradation, heat and weather exposure, while IPOWER’s solar integration means these protective structures also generate clean energy. It’s a solution that addresses multiple operational challenges simultaneously.”
Comprehensive Energy and Infrastructure Solutions
Building on VPS’s structural foundation, IPOWER Alliance layered in a full-scale suite of energy solutions at each site:
Strategic Partnership Delivers Specialized Expertise
The collaboration between VPS and IPOWER Alliance demonstrates the value of specialized expertise working in concert. VPS’s focus on structural engineering and vehicle protection systems, combined with IPOWER’s energy integration and management capabilities, created a turnkey solution that exceeded what either firm could deliver on its own.
“This project exemplifies how strategic partnerships create superior outcomes,” noted Diane Dandeneau, Founder and CEO at IPOWER Alliance. “VPS brought world-class structural engineering for vehicle protection, and we brought comprehensive energy solutions. Together, we delivered an integrated system that transforms Transwest’s operations.”
Strategic Timing Maximizes Financial Benefits
The project was strategically timed to capture maximum federal tax credits and bonus depreciation opportunities before scheduled reductions, significantly enhancing return on investment and accelerating payback periods.
“Working with the VPS and IPOWER Alliance partnership allowed us to develop a comprehensive strategy that addressed our immediate needs while positioning us for long-term success,” added Andrew Lyons. “The coordinated approach across all six locations created operational synergies and financial advantages we couldn’t have achieved with individual site implementations.”
Advanced Monitoring and Management
All locations now feature AutoDash® custom energy dashboards providing real-time monitoring, performance analytics, and centralized energy management capabilities. The system enables corporate-level oversight while providing individual site managers with detailed operational data.
