With installation of solar carport, Raymond claims it’s officially “net-zero”
RAYMOND, AB – The prospect of never having to pay an electricity bill again is an exciting one for the Town of Raymond, especially if it means they can also reduce their environmental impact at the same time.
In late 2018, the municipality had 1,164 solar panels installed on top of its firehall, public works shop, pool, arena, Victoria Sports Park, golf course, and water treatment plant.
Phase two, explains Director of Community and Economic Development Greg Robinson says the dual-wings solar carport runs the entire length of the town’s football field at the Sports Park and collects energy both from the sun above and from the reflection in the ground below.
“This allows us to cover off all the electrical consumption from all of our street lighting and a few buildings that just didn’t work for our solar project, so it’s gathering quite a bit of solar electricity.”