Photovoltaic System to Power 40% of Fresno Airport's Power Consumption

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Fresno City Council yesterday approved a large solar power generating project planned for Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The solar project will cover approximately 25 acres and is just one of the City’s latest initiatives as an environmental leader to improve sustainability and energy efficiency. The Airport solar project will be the single largest solar installation at any airport in the country.

Mayor Autry stated, “This project further establishes Fresno as a national leader amongst municipal governments in the innovative use of renewal energy and protecting the environment.”

The Airport solicited proposals from the solar energy industry and subsequently completed negotiations with World Water & Power Corporation to install, operate, and maintain a 2 megawatt solar power generating system. This project will provide up to 40% of the Airports annual power consumption through the use of 100% renewable energy sources.

The Airport will save approximately $12.8 million in energy cost over a 25 year period. World Water & Power expects to complete the solar project in the spring of 2008. The Airport will be able to take advantage of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) renewable energy incentive programs, which are administered by PG& E. These programs, known as SGIP for 2006 and CSI for 2007 offer financial incentives to customers who install generation facilities that contribute to their energy needs.

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