Technicians For Sustainability: Tucson Solar System Installers

Solar Power 101

kevin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:00:22 +0000

Solar Power 101: A Community Education Series on Solar Energy
Monday, July 13, 2009, 6 - 8 PM

Himmel Park Branch Library
1035 N Treat Ave., Tucson (One block south of Speedway Blvd.)

Topic: Regional Solar Energy Update
Pima County: Pima County will give an overview of the County’s current solar energy initiatives and what projects are to come. An overview of the Pima County residential permitting process will also be presented.
City of Tucson: The City of Tucson has been very active as a U.S. Department of Energy Solar America City. Information will be presented on their latest projects and future plans.
For more solar energy information, please visit Congresswoman Giffords’ website: www.giffords.house.gov

Space is limited for this presentation. Please RSVP by Thursday, July 9: RSVPsolar@mail.house.gov or (520) 881-3588

Pima Community College - East Campus

kevin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:11:41 +0000

System Size	2040 watts DC
Estimated Monthly Production	265 kWh
Module No. & Type	12 BP 4170
Inverter Type	1 SMA 1800U
Mounting & Pitch	Pitched, 32°
Monthly Environmental Savings	590 lbs. CO₂ 265 lbs. Coal 1 lbs. NO_x 1.7 lbs. SO₂

View output of this system online

TEP donated a photovoltaic system to be installed at the Pima Community College East Campus and TFS had the honor of being chosen to install it. This installation is part of a movement to make solar more accessible in Tucson. PCC is offering solar installation classes at various campuses.

Southwest Hydrology Workshop

kevin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:50:10 +0000

Water and Land for Renewable Energy in the Southwest
Focus on Concentrating Solar Power

Thursday, October 22, 8 AM - 7 PM workshop (includes lunch and reception)
Friday, October 23, 8 AM - 12 PM symposium
More information can be found here.

Haley & Aldrich, Inc.

kevin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:31:00 +0000

System Size	51,600 watts DC
Estimated Monthly Production	6708 kWh
Module No. & Type	240 SunPower 215
Inverter Type	8 SMA 7000
Mounting & Pitch	Pitched, 32°
Monthly Environmental Savings	14,938 lbs. CO₂ 6,708 lbs. Coal 25.5 lbs. NO_x 42.3 lbs. SO₂

View output of this system online

Haley and Aldrich installed a photovoltaic system as part of their remodeling project in order to follow their own guiding principles to ‘lead by example’ and ‘invest in ourselves for tomorrow’ in conjunction with their business segment helping clients implement sustainable practices. They like most the fact that the system integrated well into the property (roof and carport installations without looking gaudy) and they enjoy the ability to monitor system production online in real time.

West Tucson Residence

kevin — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:50:16 +0000

System Size	4,160 watts DC
Estimated Monthly Production	540 kWh
Module No. & Type	16 ASE 260
Inverter Type	1 SMA 4000US
Mounting & Pitch	Pitch, 32°
Monthly Environmental Savings	1204 lbs. CO₂ 540 lbs. Coal 2.1 lbs. NO_x 3.4 lbs. SO₂
Other Technologies	Passive solar of large south facing window with overhang to shield from summer sun

This resident likes knowing she is contributing power rather than simply consuming it. She chose to install a system in order to reduce consumption of fossil-fuel generated power.

DuBerry Residence

kevin — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:17:24 +0000

System Size	4,300 watts DC
Estimated Monthly Production	560 kWh
Module No. & Type	20 SunPower 215
Inverter Type	1 SMA 4000US
Mounting & Pitch	Pitch, 32°
Monthly Environmental Savings	1245 lbs. CO₂ 560 lbs. Coal 2.1 lbs. NO_x 3.5 lbs. SO₂
Other Technologies	Skylights, large porch to shade southwest of house, passive water harvesting throughout the yard

The DuBerrys very much enjoy watching their meter run backwards. They are glad to be able to do their part to reduce their carbon footprint and use the unlimited sustainable resources at our fingertips.

Landscape Water Budgeting

kevin — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:22:33 +0000

This class teaches residential water customers how best to use and manage their landscape water resources. Discussion addresses rainwater, graywater, reclaimed water and how to reduce wasteful water use.
Instructor: Vicki France
Schedule: June 20, August 1, November 21
Time: 9 - 11 AM
Location: Pima County Cooperative Extension

For more information go to http://cals.arizona.edu.

Landscape Water Budgeting

kevin — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:22:03 +0000

For more information go to http://cals.arizona.edu.

Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use

kevin — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:20:27 +0000

This workshop teaches simple and complex water harvesting methods. Discussion focuses on passive ways to redirect of water for immediate use and active ways to capture water for later use. Water harvesting can help to offset landscape irrigation costs as well as reducing the dependency on municipal or well water supplies.
Instructor: Kathryn Hahne, Pima County Cooperative Extension
Schedule: May 30, October 3, November 18
Time: 12 - 2 PM
Location: Pima County Cooperative Extension

For more information go to http://cals.arizona.edu.

Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use

kevin — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:19:57 +0000

For more information go to http://cals.arizona.edu.