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Mesa Developmental Services to Save $1 Million with Solar Power

by KREX News Room
by Cori Coffin

Story Created: Jan 28, 2012 at 2:28 AM MDT

Story Updated: Jan 28, 2012 at 2:28 AM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION - Installation is underway at Mesa Developmental Services for a solar power system that will power 14 of its 19 buildings, accounting for 60 percent of MDS's power consumption.

This project will amount to a savings of almost $1,000,000 over the course of 20 years, or $50,000 a year.

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The Translator said on Sunday, Jan 29 at 9:41 AM

The Translator cannot make up facts. Knowns and givens are translated. Given known and proven degradation of solar panels, Kyocera 245 watt, after 3 years 400 will be operating at 94%.

tater said on Saturday, Jan 28 at 6:51 PM

Interesting to see the translator left so much out. Good try though.

The Translator said on Saturday, Jan 28 at 4:20 PM

Quick Math: $83,333 per year = 1,929 kwh per day | 1,929 kwh divided by 12-hour work day = 160.76 kw | 160,760 watts can power 1,340 120-watt light fixtures for 12 hours a day | 160,760 watts can power 494 desktop PCs 12 hours a day ||| SOLAR TARGET 1,929 kwh/day * 60% = 1,157.5 kwh per day to replace with solar | 1,157.5 divided by 12 hours per day of sun = 96.46 kw = 96,460 watts for 12 hours a day | GIVEN Kyocera 245-watt solar panel -> 96,460 divided by 245 = 393.7 panels | Round up to 400 panels @ $400 each = $160,000 | At peak sunlight and perfect conditions it will take 3.2 years to pay off just the panels | Standard Warranty on 245-watt panel: 3 years

tater said on Saturday, Jan 28 at 11:07 AM

These types of 'investments' are financially destructive long term. There are no benefits long term with solar. Use a little vision. No one seems to think about tomorrow. Solar will destroy and enslave you.

voting taxpayer said on Saturday, Jan 28 at 10:39 AM

So for 20 years nothings changes.The same bad power source for 20 years.Than have to pay for it.What a deal.I for one sure hope things get bigger,badder,better,faster.In just a few years.I don't have 20 years.Cut EPA NEA not military

Ray said on Saturday, Jan 28 at 3:27 AM

We put solar electric on our home last year - "Best investment one can make these days" Nice to recieve a check from Xcell rather than pay each month - Will show my system: raymymail@yahoo.com

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