VINELAND SOLAR ONE

To generate enough electricity during peak period to power 400 to 500 Vineland homes, Calpine operates a 4 MW Photovoltaic power plant consisting of over 13,000 mono-crystalline silicon solar panels. These panels are mounted on structural steel foundations and set at a 25 degree fixed tilt to the Southern horizon to maximize solar energy collection.

Calpine uses high-efficiency solar panels in order to limit the land use requirements to just 15 acres.

The low-voltage DC power from the solar panels is converted and transformed into high-voltage AC power on site then transmitted to the Vineland Municipal Electric Grid. When fully operational, this plant will produce approximately 5,500 MWh of energy annually.

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		The Vineland Solar One array cost more than $24 million and was one of the largest in New Jersey when constructed.
		The array includes 13,000 photovoltaic panels covering 15 acres.
		The panels are fixed at a 25 degree tilt to the Southern horizon.
		Electricity generated by the solar field will flow directly into the Vineland Municipal Electricity Utility power grid.

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