Solar Array Generates More Than Power

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Solar Array Generates More Than Power
Army News Service | Michael J. Pach | January 18, 2008

FORT CARSON, Col. - Officials cut the ribbon Monday on the Army's largest solar array, a 2-megawatt system at Fort Carson that should produce enough power for 540 homes.

"We're excited today to be part of such a landmark renewable energy project for Colorado and the United States Army," said Col. Eugene Smith, Fort Carson garrison commander, during a ceremony to mark completion of the array. "Our vision for Fort Carson is to be a sustainable installation, and it is energy projects like this and our commitment to other projects, that propel us along that journey."

Smith said the long-term energy goal for Fort Carson is to sustain all facility mobility systems from renewable sources by 2027.

"We're on our way now," he said. "And we look forward to continuing our work with our many partners and energy stakeholders that help the Mountain Post, the U.S. Army and the Pikes Peak region become more energy efficient."

Also on hand at the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Jr. and Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, commanding general, Division West, First Army and Fort Carson.


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