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Eco Experience at the 2007 Minnesota State Fair - August 23-Eco Experience at the 2008 Minnesota State Fair - August 21-September 1, 2008

Attend a Renewable Energy Class!

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2008 Minnesota Solar Tour - Saturday, October 4, 2008

2009 Living Green Expo - May 2-3, 2009

2009 Solar Boat Regatta - Saturday, May 16, 2009

 

2006 Minnesota Solar Tour

Edison Residence

11331 Manning Trail North

Grant, MN

The homeowner installed his own grid-connected, pole-mounted solar electric system. This type of mount provides flexibility, as they can adjust the panels depending on the angle of the sun during different times of the year to reach maximum output.

System Components

Solar Electric

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16 175-watt Sharp solar electric panels connected in 2 strings of 8 panels

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3000-watt Fronius inverter

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240-volt output

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Direct Power & Water Power Fab Series 181-8 Rack

Directions

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Head east on Hwy 36 to Manning Avenue (Highway 15). Turn north on Manning and go 5.5 miles. The site is on the east side of the road, approximately 2 miles north of where Manning crosses Highway 96.

 

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