Saskatoon's $7.3M solar farm begins operations, expected to save $300K annually
By
Jon Perez
1mo ago· 3 min readenNews
Summary
Saskatoon's new $7.3-million solar farm with 4,500 panels began operating on June 2, expected to generate enough electricity for over 400 homes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions over 30 years. The city anticipates saving $300,000 annually on electricity purchases for the next 15 years. Saskatoon Light & Power director Trevor Bell noted the facility will generate power year-round with peak production in summer.
Source
bskySaskatoon's $7.3M solar farm begins operations, expected to save $300K annuallysasktoday.caKey quotes
· 4 pulledSaskatoon's new $7.3-million solar farm began operating on Tuesday, June 2, with 4,500 panels expected to generate enough electricity for more than 400 homes while reducing greenhouse gas emissions over the next three decades.
The city expects the solar farm to save $300,000 annually on electricity purchases over the next 15 years.
Saskatoon Light & Power director Trevor Bell said the facility will generate electricity year-round, with peak production in the summer months and reduced output during winter.
Bell said solar generation naturally fluctuates with the seasons.
The city expects the solar farm to save $300,000 annually on electricity purchases over the next 15 years.
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.