The grand opening of a new photovoltaic facility on the Douglas Campus of Cochise College has been postponed.
Originally scheduled for June 24, the event has been postponed as the college and contractors complete and test the new facility. A new date will be announced when it becomes available.
Located between the baseball field and the service entrance, the project is a collaboration with Eternax Solar, SPG Solar and APS. It is expected to generate 720,000 kilowatts of power annually and will help offset costs to power the campus. Externax is financing the $2 million project and will earn green credits for APS. In addition, the college will purchase electricity at a 9 percent discount. After 20 years, the college will have the option to own the facility and the energy it generates.
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