Southern California’s supply of electricity from solar energy increased dramatically last week as two new solar electric systems went online. The largest, located in Orange County, is claimed to be the largest commercial solar electric system in the western hemisphere. The system uses almost an acre of solar panels, generating enough electricity to power more than 240 single-family houses. Nearby in Carlsbad, a second solar electric system was dedicated that will generate roughly half as much power. The two systems, located on the rooftops of large commercial and industrial buildings, were developed by RealEnergy Corporation, which will sell the power to the building owners. Edison Development Corporation, a subsidiary of DTE Energy, supplied the solar energy systems, which were built and installed by PowerLight Corp. For further details, visit www.DTEEnergy.com/aboutdte.
