Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Blue Oak Energy builds 4.2 MW utility scale solar facilities in Gridley

USA: Blue Oak Energy, a commercial and utility photovoltaic system engineering and construction company, has completed the delivery of a 4.2 MWp utility scale solar power generation facility in Gridley, California.

The electricity generated by the Gridley solar facility will be directed to two members of the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) through separate energy meters: the City of Gridley and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The project was developed by LightBeam Energy, Inc.

The Gridley solar facility is a ground-mounted solar electric system comprised of 17,584 solar panels manufactured by Trina Solar. The solar modules are mounted on a single-axis tracker system which follows the daily movement of the sun to increase energy harvest. The solar energy facility is monitored and scheduled by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) through a secure remote information gateway.

Residents of Gridley, a picturesque community nestled at the foot of the world's smallest mountain range, the Sutter Buttes, appreciated that the project construction utilized local labor and local suppliers, and will generate clean power for the City of Gridley.

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