Solar Power Station
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Urban Ecology Center–Solar Power at a Glance

SIZE
–256 panels, 16 inverters
–44 kW system
–Annual energy production could supply six houses

COSTS AND SAVINGS
–$299,900 cost to install
–$13,000/year in savings on our bill (2007 figures)
–$0 maintenance/year
(guaranteed to last 25 years, could last many more)
–48 tons of CO2 emissions avoided per year
(equivalent to the emissions in 4800 gallons of gasoline)
–Panels are 100 % recyclable at the end of their life

INSTALLED BY
The system was installed by H&H Solar Energy Services
(608-273-3434).

 

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