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Largest Solar Project In Glendale
Glendale CA (SPX) Jul 22, 2008 Glendale Water and Power, Glendale Community College and Chevron Energy Solutions have unveiled the largest solar electric project in Glendale, which will help Glendale Water and Power meet its renewable energy target and provide shaded parking at the college campus. The project is comprised of 872 solar panels with a rated output of approximately 262 kilowatt capacity and is expected to generate 400 megawatt hours of renewable energy each year, enough to power 125 homes. The solar system produces peak electricity during the daytime, when the college experiences the highest demand for power, and serves 10 percent of the campus' energy needs. "The College is excited about the project and is thrilled with the partnership between GCC GWP and Chevron. This has been a wonderful venture and one that is much needed as we struggle to streamline our utility costs," stated Dr. Audrey Levy, GCC Superintendent/President. Glendale Water and Power will own and operate the system and sell the emission-free solar energy back to the college at the same price as conventional power. The utility is committed to increasing its supply of clean, renewable power and has a goal of providing 20 percent of their power from cost-effective renewable resources by 2017. "We have made long-term investments in wind and geothermal generation resources and are committed to renewable resource development," said Glenn Steiger, general manager of Glendale Water and Power. "This project exemplifies a great collaborative effort." Chevron Energy Solutions (CES) developed the project and designed and constructed the parking canopy mounted with solar photovoltaic arrays. Chevron Energy Solutions has developed more than 900 projects involving energy efficiency or renewable power for education, government and business customers in the U.S. since 2000. "This project is an example of how educational institutions can reduce their carbon footprint through clean, renewable power projects while paying no more for solar power than for conventional power," said John Mahoney, chief operating officer for Chevron Energy Solutions. "We are delighted to be part of this collaboration." The completion of construction was celebrated at an event attended by local government, utility, business and community college officials at Glendale Community College. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Share This Article With Planet Earth
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ICP Solar Contracts With Nissan For New OEM Solar Charger
Montreal, Canada (SPX) Jul 22, 2008ICP Solar Technologies has announced that they have entered into a sales contract with Nissan in Europe and North America for OEM solar charger. A discharged battery is one of the most common problems facing the automotive industry with cars sitting in parking lots for long period of time in cold or hot conditions. |
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