Ridgecrest Indian Wells Valley Campus Solar Photovoltaic Field Construction Photos
Construction was completed in June of 2004. The general project design consists of 6 1/2 acres of ground mounted Sharp Electronic solar modules and a free standing concrete building that will house the inverters, distribution equipment and allows for student laboratory space. The building is sized for a 50% photovoltaic future expansion.
Groundbreaking for the new Solar Photovoltaic Field was held on February 5, 2004. Pictured are the members of the Board of Trustees and college administration.
View of field looking to the southeast.
Earthwork is presently in process for the new Solar Photovoltaic Field.
Excavation and installation for the electrical conduits to connect the photovoltaic field with the main building has commenced in the ground level fire lane of the campus.
Preparing the land by leveling and grading.
Installing the concrete bases that will hold the solar panels.
Installing the concrete bases that will hold the solar panels.
Installing the underground electrical conduits that run under the solar field.
Installing the underground electrical conduits that run under the solar field.
Installing the underground electrical conduits that run under the solar field.
More photos of the underground electrical conduits that run under the solar field.
More photos of the underground electrical conduits that run under the solar field.
More views of the solar field. This image is looking north towards the microwave tower.
More views of the solar field. This image shows the two groups of panels with the access drive in between.
The solar field is drawing near to completion. Plans are underway to establish connection with the facilities to be able to start serving power.
The solar field is drawing near to completion. Plans are underway to establish connection with the facilities to be able to start serving power.
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