Solar - Springerville Generating Station

USA / Arizona / Springerville /
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The Solar System located at the Springerville Generating Station (SGSSS) was designed to be built in phases with a fully completed continuous generating capacity of 8,000 AC kW. The system was designed around installation of 64 building block systems with a nominal size of 125 AC kW per system. Blocks were configured in two different sizes to accommodate PV modules of different efficiencies. While the fully completed system will use 88 acres of ground, the initial leveling was 38 acres, for 24 unit blocks. A second phase of ground preparation in 2003 developed an additional 20 block locations on 20 acres. Leveling was performed in a manner to barely disturb the ground to leave as much native vegetation in place as possible. A water permeable dust/erosion control agent was placed on the soil after leveling to promote growth of the native grasses. Growth of weeds is being controlled by manual removal until such time as the native grasses reestablish themselves as the dominant species. The native grasses generally reach a full growth height of about 8 inches and the lower edge of the PV modules are placed 8 inches above the ground. The modules are fixed, south facing with a tilt of 34 degrees from the horizontal. While the area is fenced to keep out cattle, lizards and small mammals have moved back into the area and use the PV modules for shade.
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Coordinates:   34°17'45"N   109°16'6"W

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  • Sure if obummer is behind this it probably cost a billion dollars and produces enough power to run his television.
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