SA Recycling, along with DRI Energy, has constructed the largest commercial solar array in Anaheim, Calif. SA Recycling is one of the largest metals recycling companies in California. DRI Energy is a company involved in providing turnkey solar services. The solar installation will annually generate the equivalent amount of electricity to power 120 houses for a year.
“We are proud of the cutting edge solutions we have implemented here at SA Recycling, said Terry Adams, executive VP of SA Recycling. “It may not generate all the power we need, but it will certainly go a long way toward lessening our reliance on the power grid, which in turn will free up a significant amount of electricity for other commercial users and consumers. As good environmental stewards, we thought it was the right thing to do.”
The solar generating project will produce more than 715,000 kWh annually, and is the largest commercial solar array in Anaheim. The project, which covers over 70,000 square feet with solar panels and employed 20 people, will reduce CO2 emissions by more than 1 million lbs a year.
"We seek to partner with growing Anaheim businesses like SA Recycling by providing incentives that help the business become more energy efficient and competitive, help create jobs, and provide an overall benefit to our community at large,” said Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle.
The project was made possible in large part due to funding provided by the Anaheim Solar Advantage Program through the California Solar Initiative. The initiative, which began in 2007, provides funding from local, state, and federal entities along with local energy providers, in this case Anaheim Public Utilities.
Anaheim’s utility is providing an estimated $1.2 million performance incentive based on actual production of the solar system, which is to be paid over the first five years of energy production. Operation of the SA Recycling solar generating system will be recognized with a ribbon cutting set for Feb. 9, 2010.
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