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Renewable Energy Production
In addition to minimizing our energy consumption through efficiency measures,
we try to satisfy our remaining energy needs from green power sources.
 
Most of the Center's electricity is provided by clean solar and wind power produced on-site:
Solar Photovolaic ("PV") Electric System
The Center's roof features an 8.0 kilowatt grid-tied solar PV system consisting of 36 Sharp solar photovoltaic panels and an SMA inverter.
The PV system is monitored by Fat Spaniel Technologies which provides real-time and historic data on the system's performance.
Wind Turbine Electric Generator
The Center installed a grid-tied Skystream wind generator manufactured by Southwest Windpower,
which also provides real-time monitoring of the system's performance.
Solar Water Heating System
The Cemter utilizes an ES Solar water heating system to provide all of its hot water requirements. By heating water exclusively with solar thermal
power, the Center avoids using over 3,000 kWh of elevtricity per annum that would be required with a conventional electric water heater.
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