|
0 members (),
390
guests, and
14
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 939
Member
|
I heard not too long ago one commercal location did have 250 KW solar panels installed in city of Miluwakee Wisconsin but all the details I will have to dig it up and I heard rumors but not confirmed there is a larger one will be installed anytime soon.
I will look at European side with solar panels as well.
Merci.
Marc
Pas de problme,il marche n'est-ce pas?"(No problem, it works doesn't it?)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 7,381 Likes: 7
OP
Member
|
Panels are starting to be set in place and mechanically mounted to racking. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.electrical-contractor.net/forums/gallery/24/full/276.jpg)
Last edited by HotLine1; 08/15/10 06:05 PM.
John
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,233
Member
|
John,
You said in the original post that you signed off on the project. Would that be under our jurisdiction or the POCO's?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 7,381 Likes: 7
OP
Member
|
Harold:
DCA did Plan Review, I processed and approved the permit, as did Building Subcode for the ground mounting.
I'm doing the inspections, and DCA will follow-up?
Yes, per the last directive that I saw, this is considered a generation plant, as none of the power will be utilized at the site. It's going directly into the grid at primary voltage.
As of today, with the great weather break weve been having, the project is 1-1/2 weeks ahead of schedule.
John
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 7,381 Likes: 7
OP
Member
|
BUMP!
Additional pics in photo gallery. North Section awaiting tie-in by POCO. South Secton is awaiting POCO pad mount transformer (1500KVA, 480-13.2KV).'
'
John
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 8,443 Likes: 3
Member
|
Woah,
That is some install.
Is there some sort of barbed or razor wire above that fence?
I'd hate to see these panels go missing during the night.
Good pics, John.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,803
Member
|
Mike, if that was my plant, my biggest worry would be skateboarders!
Wood work but can't!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 7,381 Likes: 7
OP
Member
|
Mike:
Truthfully, I never noticed if barb wire was at the top of the fencing!
Razor wire here is a 'no-no', and there are strict limitations to barb wire also.
I know there is more fencing to be installed around the gear areas, and around the sites interior areas to enclose the panels.
BTW, I'm not aware of any panel snatchers (yet).
John
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 984 Likes: 1
Member
|
Chainlink fencing, barbed wire and razor wire (in new non-residential construction) are all prohibited here in Chicago...but if you come up with a good enough reason you can get a variance.
Ghost307
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 7,381 Likes: 7
OP
Member
|
Trumpy:
I checked the fence Wed., and yes there are three (3) strands of barb wire at the top. As to the zoning issues, this perimeter fence has been there for quite some time.
Commishining of the system should be within the next 30 days, as there is still a BPU inspection as this is considered a generation plant.
John
|
|
|
|
Posts: 5,445
Joined: January 2005
|
|
|
|
