OBIE INDUSTRIES
In November 2008 Obie Industries in partnership with Advanced Energy Systems activated a 57.5 KW Solar Electric System. The system utilizes (266) high efficiency Sharp 216 watt modules. The modules are mounted on a custom Uni-Rac flush rack system. The power from the modules is routed through (1) SatCon 50 KW Inverter before connecting to the grid. There was no room for the inverter inside the building, so a slab was poured on the west side of the array, and a fenced area set aside for the inverter location. Obie Industries receives $.12/kWh for the energy generated by the system through Eugene Water and Electric Board's (EWEB) generation program.
The PV System has substantial environmental impacts. Over its lifetime the system will save/offset an equivalent amount of energy as 1,700 tons of CO2, 176,000 gallons of gasoline, or 5,100 trees.
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Obie Installation Complete |
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Obie Installation (South View) |
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Obie Installation In Progress 2 |
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