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Blue Oak Energy Completes 2.6-MW California Solar Tracking System

November 4, 2014 View Profile

Blue Oak Energy, a commercial and utility engineering firm, has completed the construction of a 2.6-MW solar power generation facility in Winters, California. This accomplishment signifies a progressive renewable stance by residents and local authorities. The solar farm, which will be locally owned and operated, is located 30 miles west of Sacramento.

The completion of the project represents an important step forward in Blue Oak Energy's mission to make our sustainable energy future a priority by delivering real world solutions today. Tobin Booth, the founder and CEO of Blue Oak Energy states, "Blue Oak Energy is delighted to have delivered the solar design and construction on Putah Creek Solar Farm. The successful collaboration between Blue Oak Energy, Array Technologies and Solvida Energy Group have been critical in meeting the project's goals. We are excited for the residents of Winters and Yolo County, one of the greenest areas of the United States. We regard this project as a significant milestone in the city and county's commitments towards an environmentally clean future."

Putah Creek Solar Farm LLC contracted Blue Oak Energy to engineer and construct the nearly 13-acre solar farm. The 8,640 modules are connected to DuraTrack HZ, a widely deployed single-axis solar tracker. These trackers were manufactured and supplied by Array Technologies Inc. (ATI), a leading manufacturer of solar tracking and racking systems. Ron Corio, ATI Founder and CEO, states, "We are thrilled to be working alongside Blue Oak Energy yet again. They are a trusted partner that does exceptional work on each and every solar installation they are involved in."

The solar farm was permitted through Yolo County and was included in the county's Climate Action Plan. This action plan includes the reduction of carbon emissions through such measures as renewable energy production. Stephen Smith, the Managing Partner of Solvida Energy Group, explained, "We are proud to have worked with Yolo County, Blue Oak Energy and PG&E to deliver the largest privately owned solar farm in Yolo County, California. This groundbreaking project is a shining example of how cooperation between governments, utilities and the private sector will be critical toward providing energy security and reducing carbon emissions in California and beyond."

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