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| New solar project in Ventura  Ventura’s 123kW solar electric system, a new solar project in Ventura County, at its peak generates the equivalent energy to power 120 homes. Earlier the City of Ventura completed the state-of-the-art solar electric system that generates on-site electricity used to power municipal operations. The new solar array at the City’s maintenance yard will provide 40% of the electricity used at this facility. It will accrue $20,000 in utility savings annually, and will potentially save the City of Ventura as much as $600,000 during the 30-year lifetime of the solar array, as well as reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by almost 1,200 tons – equivalent to planting 330 acres of trees, removing almost 230 cars, or not driving 3 million miles on the roadways.The City of Ventura chose a PowerLight solar electric system to generate electricity. Covering 8,000 square feet and comprised of 650 solar panels, the solar electric 'canopy' provides additional warehouse storage and periphery parking. The City’s use of solar electricity will help increase the reliability of the region's electric system by diversifying the power supply, offsetting peak demand, and shielding Ventura from price volatility. Solar transforms sunshine into electricity during the day, when it’s needed most, when it’s most costly and when the grid is under the greatest constraints. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |