Judging from news coming out of California, the world’s largest retailer is continuing to notch up solar energy successes. Two weeks ago, we reported on Wal-Mart’s completion of three new Caliofrnia solar installations in Paramount, Baldwin Park and Highland. Today, via the Los Angeles Times, comes news of a fourth project, brought online this week at the company’s distribution center in Apple Valley.
Comprised of more than 5,300 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and covering nearly seven acres, Wal-Mart’s latest installation has a generation capacity of one megawatt — the equivalent amount needed to power about 175 homes. The Apple Valley solar project is the company’s largest to date.
Since announcing its solar initiative in May 2007, Wal-Mart has been adding solar installations to its retail locations and operations facilities. Last year, for example, Wal-Mart Puerto Rico broke ground on a 895-kilowatt system in Caguas, PR. The solar initiative was updated in 2009, calling for 10 to 20 solar projects to be completed in California over 18 months.
Yes, when you get “Big” you can layoff Eleven Thousand People, and get in on the Energy Rebates & Tax Benifits.
Here in Colorado, the High Plains, we just want a small slice of the pie.
Yes, we have Solor* Wind* planned for the Future. Just 25 Kw.
Up on the roof at 941 Main.
The Market has a Target Date June 9th 2010.
The building will accommodate 30 Vendors very comfortably , leaving ample space for pedestrian
traffic. We have two (2) public restrooms.
The John Wayne Parking Lot provides an open air exposure to traffic on Main/highway 24.
E-Avenue leads to City Hall through the Business District.
The Limon Community Farmer’s Market,941 Main is located in the Middle of the High Plains of Colorado.
The towns include an area of 65 to 75 Miles, that are cumulative in population.
Off street parking at the back of the property, including side streets make the location easy to approach.
We look forward to a great year.
We promise a large number of Happy People will attend the Farmer’s Market in Limon Colorado.