Video of Marin Sanitary Service Goes Solar
Coverage by NBC 11 News
Solar Panel Installation Facts:
- Installed on the Recycling Center by Sunlight Electric in September 2008
- Prevents the release of 218,042 lbs of greenhouse gas emissions every year
- Avoids 3,270 tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the next 30 years
- Saves Marin Sanitary Service $49,000 per year
- Covers 100% of the Recycling Center’s energy needs
- Reduces Marin Sanitary Service’s overall electric usage by 18%
- Generates a total of 1,6930,000 kilowatt-hours annually
- 145 kW Grid-tie Photovoltaic system
- 840 Kyocera KD-205 photovoltaic modules
- Energy not used by Recycling Center is sent back through the grid to be used by the community
- Provides insulation from rapidly rising energy rates
- Addresses potentially costly anticipated regulatory action
- AB 32: Global Solutions Compliance Act
- Cap and Trade System
- CA Climate Action Registry
- Marin Sanitary Service is exploring bio-mass gasification as a sustainable option for generating the remainder of power needed for all of Marin Sanitary Services energy needs.