Solar Energy Development Assistance for Fort Hunter Liggett

Russo, Bryan J. ; Hoffman, Michael G. ; Chvala, William D.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Solar Energy;    Forests;    14 Solar Energy;    Legislation;    Training;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1023126
RP-ID  :  PNNL-20290
RP-ID  :  AC05-76RL01830
RP-ID  :  1023126

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory provided assistance to Fort Hunter Liggett to determine the opportunities for solar energy development on the site. Increasing use of renewable energy is mandated by several executive orders and legislation. Fort Hunter Liggett has many attributes that enhance its suitability for renewable energy development. First, the site is located south of San Francisco in a remote portion of the costal foothills. Brush and forest fires are frequent and often result in power outages, which subsequently impacts the site’s training mission. In addition, the site’s blended electric rate during fiscal year (FY) 2010 was high at 12 ¢/kWh. Lastly, the solar resource is moderately high; the site receives nearly 5.7 kWh/m2/day on a south facing, latitude-tilted surface. In light of these factors, the site is a clear candidate for a solar photovoltaic array. Prior to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s (PNNL) involvement, the site secured funding for a 1 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) array that will also provide shading for site vehicles. To best implement this project, PNNL conducted a site visit and was tasked with providing the site technical guidance and support regarding module selection, array siting, and other ancillary issues.