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Marshall Medical Center Uses Solar System To Heal Environment, Help Patients

The system's elevated arrays create a visually appealing system that complements the appearance of the outpatient medical facility and its natural hilltop location. The structures are consistent with the building's architecture and reflect Marshall's commitment to care as well as to being as environmentally sensitive as possible.
by Staff Writers
Roseville CA (SPX) Jan 26, 2009
Solar Power together with Solar Power Partners of Mill Valley, CA, and Marshall Medical Center, have announced completion of a new photovoltaic solar electric system to provide power to Marshall Medical Center located in Cameron Park, California.

The system, totaling 669 kW DC in size, utilizes solar modules sitting atop elevated structures that not only place the arrays in direct sunlight, but also provide shading to the cars beneath.

Solar Power brought SPP into the Marshall project as the financing partner to enable a Power Purchase Agreement between SPP and Marshall to finance the installation.

Solar Power worked closely with Marshall as the design, engineering and construction firm of record on the project.

In addition to the design and construction of the arrays, Solar Power also manufactured the 3,344 photovoltaic modules used in the project. Under the terms of the solar PPA, Marshall did not incur any out-of-pocket expenses, which supported its commitment to focusing resources on patient care.

The system's elevated arrays create a visually appealing system that complements the appearance of the outpatient medical facility and its natural hilltop location. The structures are consistent with the building's architecture and reflect Marshall's commitment to care as well as to being as environmentally sensitive as possible.

"We are very proud that Marshall selected us to develop the system for them," commented Steve Kircher, CEO of Solar Power, Inc. "The visibility the system will have, and its role in helping Marshall Medical Center fulfill its mission to the community, make a wonderful complement to our mission as a company as well."

"We're very pleased to work with Marshall Medical Center and Solar Power, Inc. to set a practical example of affordable sustainable energy for healthcare facilities. The arrays at Marshall will provide consistent, clean energy to the facility for years, and we are proud to be a long-term partner with Marshall on this effort," said Alexander V. Welczeck, President and CEO, SPP.

James Whipple, CEO for Marshall Medical Center, notes that the structures reflect the organization's commitment to the community.

"We are thrilled with the way the solar structures not only support the environment, but also provide protection from the elements with covered parking for our patients and visitors," said Mr. Whipple.

"Our first value as an organization is that our patients come first. With the solar power arrays, we're supporting that value and also making a clear statement about our commitment to the environment as well. Also, living in such a beautiful part of California and being one of the largest employers in the county, we feel the obligation to lead in protecting our environment for our residents and future generations," he added.

The system at Marshall Medical is expected to generate more than 938,607 kilowatt hours per year according to production estimates, which is equivalent to 668 metric tons of carbon dioxide offset, or 75,823 gallons of consumed gasoline.

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