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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!

Rent the Solar Power Trailer

2008 Minnesota Solar Tour - Saturday, October 4, 2008

2009 Living Green Expo - May 2-3, 2009

2009 Solar Boat Regatta - Saturday, May 16, 2009

2007 Minnesota Solar Tour

Rotary Park

South Main Street & 8th Avenue SE

Austin, MN 55912

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This 448-square-foot building was built in 2007 as a public park restroom. The Kyocera system provides 100% of the building's electrical needs. The motivation to go solar came out of the City of Austin's commitment to their new designation as a "Cool City."

System Components

Solar Electric

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390-watt, 12-volt Kyocera photovoltaic array

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Battery: 2 of Trojan L16 = 560 amp/hr

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