St. Albert, AB installed an award-winning solar panel system to power its facilities and buses
St. Albert, AB high-efficiency solar panel system
The City of St. Albert installed a high-efficiency solar panel system at the Dez Liggett Transit Facility. The module includes a 301-kilowatt solar panel system that supplies one-third of the building's electricity. This system was installed as part of the city's goal to use renewable energy to offset the use of electricity in its facilities and electric bus fleet. The City publishes real-time information of the solar panel system's performance on its website.
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Facility Solar Panels / City of St. Albert
A further commitment to environmental responsibilityIn 2017, the City of St. Albert had a high-efficiency solar panel system installed at the Dez Liggett Transit Facility. The module option chosen includes a 301-kilowatt solar panel system that supplies approximately one-third of the building's
City of St. Albert Wins Emerald Award / City of St. Albert
Virtual awards ceremony held June 2During a virtual awards ceremony held June 2, 2020, the City of St. Albert received an Emerald Award for its electric bus fleet and its photovoltaic installation at the Transit building. The electric bus fleet and photovoltaic installation work together as a
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In 2018, the solar panel system produced approximately 286,000 kilowatt-hours which saved over 110,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide gas emissions and is the equivalent of 374 trees planted. The City won an Emerald Award at the 29th Annual Emerald Awards for its photovoltaic installation at the Transit building.
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