Oakland Schools Technical Campus adds solar, wind systems
The Oakland Schools Technical Campus in Clarkston is going for a twofer in alternative energy, installing both a solar- and a wind-power system.
The school and Oak Electric have been working for the last year getting approvals for permits and sorting out engineering issues. Now the foundations for the solar panels and the wind turbine are poured and installation of the actual equipment will begin next week. Both systems should be up and running by the end of May.
The school district is spending $36,000 to install a two kilowatt ground mount solar system, which will be installed first. Next is a 2.4 kilowatt Skystream wind turbine that will stand 45 feet tall.
The power generated from both systems will be used to help power the campus. They will also be used as teaching tools to help instruct students about the ins and out of alternative energy.
Source: Gary Pipia, president of Oak Electric
Writer: Jon Zemke
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