{"id":22478,"date":"2014-01-15T14:35:09","date_gmt":"2014-01-15T20:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=22478"},"modified":"2017-06-28T12:28:06","modified_gmt":"2017-06-28T17:28:06","slug":"solar-panel-installation-completed-at-austin-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/22478-solar-panel-installation-completed-at-austin-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Panel Installation Completed at Austin Facility"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since work began in late 2013<\/a>, we\u2019ve been documenting the progress<\/a> of the Solar panel installation on the roof of our OWC facility in Austin, Texas. And we\u2019re happy to report that the project has been completed and the panels are being prepped for activation.<\/p>\n

The efficient panels will harness light energy from the sun and are expected to provide no less than 32 percent of the building\u2019s annual power consumption with excess power put out onto the grid. As you can see below, the state-of-the-art mounts<\/a> for the panels use a unique teepee shape that maximizes energy harvest by eliminating shading between module rows.<\/p>\n

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OWC’s solar panel project for its Austin facility is fully installed. (Click to enlarge)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The addition of the solar panels to our Austin facility is just another step in OWC\u2019s continued environmental efforts. We\u2019ve also installed a special dual-reflective window film that blocks up to 66 percent of the sun\u2019s heat to keep the building more comfortable and more efficient. And we will be adding high-efficiency air-conditioning units to the building.<\/p>\n

But our efforts for minimizing our footprint aren’t just contained to Austin. From our LEED Platinum Certified headquarters<\/a> in Woodstock, Ill. to our on-site Vestas V39-500 kW wind turbine<\/a>, we have made a company-wide commitment to energy conservation and environmental leadership. And we will continue to maintain that commitment for years to come!<\/p>\n

Check out our related OWC Austin Solar array articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n