Oil field utilizes solar power. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information).(Brief Article)
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News, July, 2003 by Siegel, J.J.
ChevronTexaco's energy services subsidiary, Chevron Energy Solutions LP (Chevron ES), recently installed a 500-kW solar photovoltaic system at its Midway-Sunset oil field located near Bakersfield, Calif. The 4,800 amorphous-silicon solar panels were provided by United Solar Systems Corporation (Uni-Solar).
The project covers approximately 6 acres. According to ChevronTexaco, the system will help to power oil-well pumps and processing plants at the oil field. With the help of state subsidies, several California businesses are beginning to take advantage of the solar alternative. Solano County officials recently dedicated a new 230-kW system in Fairfield, Calif. The system was installed by PowerLight Corp. and is the first phase of a 350-kW project.
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