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2006 Minnesota Solar Tour
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Old
Man River Cafe
879 Smith Avenue South
West St. Paul, MN
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Already known for its conscientious environmental
practices, neighbors approached Old
Man River Cafe with an idea to install solar panels on the flat
roof, which receives unimpeded solar access. The participants hope
it will be a model for others wanting to show their commitment to
renewable energy but lacking an ideal site or extensive financial
resources. The project strongly shows the collective benefits that
can be realized by utility local resources — natural, human
and financial.
System Components
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1 kW photovoltaic array |
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Predicted production 1800 kW/year |
Directions
Click
here for Google map
From Science Museum
entrance on Kellogg Boulevard, head north on Kellogg, turn left
at 7th Street West, turn left at Smith Avenue, and continue to Cafe.
From I-94 eastbound, exit 5th Street. Turn
right (southwest) at 7th Street (across from Xcel Energy Center).
Turn left (south) on Smith Avenue, cross the High Bridge and continue
south 1 mile to Annapolis Street. Cafe is on the southwest corner.
From I-94 westbound, exit Lafayette Freeway
(52), cross Lafayette Bridge and take Plato exit. Get in right lane
and go right (west) on Plato. Turn left (south) on Robert Street.
Go 2 miles to Annapolis Street. Turn right (west) on Annapolis
to Smith Avenue.
From I-35E, exit Highway 13. Go east and follow
the signs to turn on 13 at Cherokee Park. Continue east on 13 (now
Annapolis Street) to stoplight at Smith Avenue.
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