Orcutt, California United StatesLaguna County Sanitation District and Premier Power Renewable Energy are initiating a 1.12 megawatt DC solar energy system at Laguna County Sanitation District’s wastewater reclamation facility. The installation will be one of the largest solar energy projects in Santa Barbara County to dateThe solar installation will use over 4,000 high efficiency solar photovoltaic panels on a district-owned, 4 acre land area and convert it into a clean energy producing site. Given the optimal design of the ground-mounted solar system, the district will receive the most advantageous electricity production, which will allow it to stabilize long-term electricity rates, ultimately benefiting its rate payers.
“Laguna County Sanitation District is a classic example of a public entity taking significant environmental actions in its everyday activity. While the district collects and treats wastewater before returning it into the environment, it also uses electricity from the utility grid in order to fulfill its daily commitment,” said Dean Marks, Chief Executive Officer at Premier Power. “The district is also a great example where environmental measures can join forces with capitalism to bring clean, renewable energy into its operations. By locating solar power generating stations on site, the district is making dual-purpose use out of its land, reducing the load on the grid and controlling its costs.”
Joni Gray, Santa Barbara County 4th District Supervisor, added “This project is a move toward energy independence that will protect our ratepayers by giving us greater control over future energy costs. We will now be supplying 60% of our energy needs on site.” Martin Wilder, district manager at the Laguna County Sanitation District further stated, “Considering the environmental and financial benefits of using clean, solar energy to aid our sanitation district, the decision to implement the project was an easy choice. The solution provided by Premier Power is economical to operate and is worth the capital investment.”
Construction is anticipated to begin in June with the system being fully operational in September 2011.
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