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Largest Solar Carport in Florida installed in Lakeland |
Announcing a spectacular achievement by Atlantic Housing (AH). Atlantic Housing took a bold step with the installation of an unprecedented solar carport project in Florida. This is the first of its size in Florida.
AH is a true innovator and environmental pioneer with many solar
carports and ground mounted solar farms in the design phase. Each
solar installation will contribute significantly to enhancing
environmental quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Facts and figures:
- Total system size: 59,500
watt (DC) solar electric system consisting of 340 SolarWorld
Sunmodules, 175 watt monocrystalline panels spread out over 6
carports. 10 - SMA Inverters to convert solar energy (DC) to grid
(AC) power.
- How much electric will it offset? 74,460 kWH annually of clean, safe, abundant and free solar power. The
electricity generated will suffice the needs of the Clubhouse at
Cambridge Cove and the excess power will be sold back to Lakeland
Electric.
- Other unique qualities: Largest solar carport project in Florida and the Southeastern U.S.
- Expected
annual offset is 57 metric tons Carbon Dioxide, 592 pounds Sulfur
Dioxide, 370 pounds Nitrogen Oxides, and it will reduce CO2 emissions
equivalent to the burning of 135 barrels of oil.
- Energy savings over the 40 year life of the system $1,977,000 at current energy rates and an escalation rate of 7% per year.
The project is expected to be completed by mid November 2008.
Project is for Kathleen Pointe Partners, L.L.L.P., Winter Park, Florida
Construction Project Manager - Russ Hawes, CPG Construction
Solar Source Project Manager - Brian Baker
For more information please contact Ron Phillips, Solar Source at 1-800-329-1301
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