Townsend K-12 School

Townsend, MT

As of 3:19am MDT
Power

Output

526.0 W
Irradiance

29.2 W/m²
Temperature

Cell

51.8°F

Ambient

54.8°F

Lifetime
107,716.0 kWh

150,802.4 lbs of CO₂ Avoided

Weather

46 °F/8 °C

NA at 3:03am

Wind direction: NE

Wind speed: 1 mph

System Specs

Install date: 3/29/2010

System size: 28.0 kW

Module tilt: 11.0°

Module orientation: 180.0° from North

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System Installer

Independent Power Systems, Inc.

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This week, Townsend K-12 School generated Kilowatt-hours of electricity.From fossil-fueled sources, this amount of electricity would have emitted lbs of CO₂ into the atmosphere.

This could power:

An electric toothbrush for
A 42" plasma-screen television for
A typical video game system for

The Townsend School District solar project is producing electricity for the school while providing an educational real-life lab for its students, staff and community. The 27,720 watt photovoltaic system (27.72 kW PV) consists of 132 Kyocera® 210-watt panels which produce clean renewable energy for the school. Under full sun conditions, the system has the potential to light 1,540 compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL’s). These 18 watt CFL’s replace 75 watt standard bulbs, saving energy. Real-time data is used in the interactive display to support our classroom curriculum. This provides students with an immediate perspective as they learn about energy production and conservation.
This project was made possible by generous contributions from NorthWestern Energy, Quick Start Stimulus, Montana Department of Natural Resources, Broadwater County, Cinnabar Foundation, Pacific Light & Power, Broadwater Community Foundation and School Lighting Rebates.