It was a long wait for everything to come together, but after lots of hard work last week the SolFocus solar arrays are assembled and in place. This week we're expecting to begin test runs of the equipment and have the installation inspected by the city so we can start operating the solar system.
Installing electrical equipment to collect and manage the electricity the SolFocus arrays generate.
Placing the pre-assembled solar panels on grids, mounted on a rotating base that allows the panels to follow the sun.
Placing the pre-assembled solar panels on grids, mounted on a rotating base that allows the panels to follow the sun.The crew offers guidance as a crane lifts the panel assembly into position.
Once the panel's in position, the crew gets to work making it secure and connecting the wiring.
Ready to catch a few rays and put them to good use.
Chief Engineer Joe Talbot was on site yesterday for the installation of the webcam, weather station and remote monitoring, and reports that after the long delays the project is now moving along very fast. We'll have lots more news in the next few days.
Ready to catch a few rays and put them to good use.
Chief Engineer Joe Talbot was on site yesterday for the installation of the webcam, weather station and remote monitoring, and reports that after the long delays the project is now moving along very fast. We'll have lots more news in the next few days.
