Elberta Dairy Farmers Power Operations and Community with Onsite Solar
Mosida Farms, run by the Bateman family, has a 600 kW solar array on site. This allows them to power their dairy operation and produce 100 beef claves weekly, while also providing electricity to the Elberta community. This helps keep the Bateman’s farm self sufficient while keeping their electricity costs down.
Navajo Nation to Power 40,000 homes with Solar
A 72 MW solar project in southeastern Utah received the federal funds needed to move forward and provide clean, reliable electricity to Navajo Nation. This will allow more homes to get electricity access in three Navajo Nation chapters.
Clearfield Manufacturer Makes Racking for American Roofs
Panelclaw, the number one flat roof racking provider manufacturer in North America, utilizes a facility in Utah to meet the needs of thousands of Americans who use rooftop solar. This facility creates dozens of manufacturing jobs for hard working Utahns.
Autoliv Begins Construction of Ogden Solar Installation
One of Utah’s biggest employers recently began construction of a 4.5 MW solar project. This will help the manufacturer eventually run entirely on solar.
Huntington Hospital Inaugurates Solar Project to Save $500,000 Annually
Intermountain Health recently celebrated the opening of a 40 MW project in Huntington, Utah. This project will power 17 Intermountain Health facilities, including 9 hospitals and it will save the organization $500,000 per year.
Plymouth Solar Installation Provides Electricity to 20 Cities
The 80 MW Steel Solar project in Box Elder County will provide electricity for 20 cities: Blanding, Bountiful, Ephraim, Fairview, Fillmore, Heber Light & Power, Hurricane, Hyrum, Lehi, Logan, Morgan, Mt. Pleasant, Paragonah, Payson, Price, Santa Clara, Springville, South Utah Valley Electric Service District, St. George and Washington.
Salt Lake Technical College Creates Program to Train Solar Workforce
Salt Lake Technical College is offering a new program to teach Utahns ways to safely and efficiently install solar. This program will set students up for a career that will play a key part in America’s clean energy future.
Ogden Schools See Bright Future with Solar
The Ogden School District is seeing big savings on electric bills thanks to solar projects on elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the district. The solar installation on Ben Lomond High School’s athletic center was designed to offset 90% of the school’s electricity consumption, and it’s exceeded those expectations.
Little Sahara Recreation Area Runs Entirely on Solar
The Little Sahara Recreation Area in Juab County installed a rooftop solar array that will supply all the electricity to the building. Visitors hoping to drive their ATVs on the 60,000 acres of dirt trails in the area can recharge using the facility’s solar installation!
Dairy in Corrine Saves $25,000 A Year Through Solar
NooSun Dairy will receive $99,250 in grant funds to buy and install a 100kW solar installation. This will save the second generation dairy farm over $25,000 annually.
Nature’s Sunshine Manufacturing Facility in Spanish Fork Turns to Solar
A Utah-based manufacturer of health and wellness supplements has announced that their manufacturing facility in Spanish Fork, Utah has tapped a local solar project to provide 100% of their electricity needs.
Shalan’s, a Moroni Staple, Installs Solar to Save Money on Energy Bills
Shalan’s restaurant in Moroni, received a $20,000 grant to install a 9.49 kW rooftop solar installation. This will help the walk up restaurant replace over 20% of the restaurants’ electricity use.
Seager Memorial Clinic Cuts Power Bills with Solar
A solar energy project will help Seager Memorial Clinic reduce its power bills with a 25kW project. This project will help free up money for the free charitable medical clinic to help underserved Utahns.
Utah Valley University to Turn to Solar for Over 90% of Power Needs
Utah Valley University students recently helped inaugurate the Elektron Solar project in Tooele County. This project will provide 92% of UVU’s power needs, and one student said, “It [the ribbon cutting] was an exciting experience where I learned about the project’s significance for both UVU and Utah.”
St. George Church Powered by the Sun
The Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in St. George placed two rows of solar modules on church grounds. This will supply about 80% of the church’s electricity needs and save money on electric bills.
Fluence Builds Battery Packs in Utah
Fluence just announced that their Utah facility began manufacturing battery modules. This is one of the first domestically manufactured batteries for energy storage in the United States and will help Americans have clean, reliable energy.
Salt Lake City Fire Stations Go Solar
Two fire stations in Salt Lake City have installed 300 rooftop solar panels to help the station become more sustainable while also providing backup power in emergencies. Fire chief Karl Lieb says, “They feel very comfortable in these stations, and they’re proud to be occupying these buildings.”
Circleville Alfalfa Farmers Save Money and Water with Solar
The Dalton family farm in Piute County installed solar panels to help limit energy costs for pumping water. This helps make the farm more self sufficient and increase the efficiency when pumping water for their fields.
Moab Bakery is the First to Run Entirely on Solar
Red Rock Bakery in Moab installed 76 rooftop solar panels to become the first solar powered bakery and cafe in Utah. The panels will power the bakery and excess electricity will be sold to the grid. Owner Howard Trenholme said the panels will pay for themselves in seven years, leading to 18 years of savings.
Park City Solar Project to Power Vail Ski Resorts
The 80 MW Elektron Solar Project will provide 80% of Deer Valley Resort’s power. This will help skiers who come from all over Utah and the country stay warm and have hot drinks after hitting the slopes!
Promontory’s Floating Solar Farm to Reduce Treatment Plant’s Costs by 80%
A unique solar project on Signal Hill pond will help power the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District’s Signal Hill Treatment plant. This will offset 92% of the facility’s electricity costs and the district’s energy costs by 80%.
