inhabitat.com — It is expected that the installation will produce 18.7 megawatts per year, which is enough to cover its cost in about 15 years. The innovative application has netted Going Solar the ATRAA’s award for best grid-connected system.
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tom66Aug 31, 2008
America is oil, I doubt any oil tycoons would be too happy about the prospect of cheap energy.
gemfinderSep 1, 2008
Imagine I-80 and I-10 collecting solar power throughout the day.
deucediggalowSep 1, 2008
Governments need to start funding this solar panel stuff!! Basically any place that gets a good amount of sunlight could be generating green energy for your community! Support solar research!
rstinnettSep 1, 2008
Wow! This is great! This is the type of innovation and action we need. Can't wait to see this in action!
expatcatalystSep 1, 2008
You evidently live in California lol
ibmetomSep 1, 2008
Good way to f**k up any progress is to get the government involved.
ecoconnoisseurSep 4, 2008
I think this is a sign of innovative time to come but I do think that fast growing, innovative companies need to be a part of the equation. Envision Solar plans to make parking lots into beautiful power plants with their Solar Groves and Solar Trees. Envision Solar takes the hassle out of designing structures for solar with their turn-key solutions. Although the company is working on a next generation design for the Solar Tree, the current iteration includes 64 Kyocera solar modules laid out in total measuring 30' x 40'. The panels sit at a five degree angle and provide shading for six vehicles, too. Envision Solar has found success installing these parking canopies near commercial buildings and retail parking lots because the energy can be sold to businesses through power purchase agreements. Image a row of Solar Trees along the Freeway! What's even more interesting, though, is what our country would be like with Solar Groves all over the place.