National Orange Show Photovoltaic Demonstration

Abstract

DOE Project Team:DOE Field Contracting Officer -Beth Dwyer DOE Field Project Officer -Margie Bates Project Monitor -Yana RasulovaProject Objective: The objective of the project, National Orange Show Photovoltaic Demonstration, is to create a 400kw Photovoltaic self-generation plant at the National Orange Show Events Center (NOS). The NOS owns a 120-acre state fairground where it operates an events center and produces an annual citrus fair known as the Orange Show. The NOS governing board wants to employ cost-saving programs for annual energy expenses. Upon completion, the Photovoltaic program could result in a 75% savings on electricity for the Orange Show, help reduce the State's energy demands as relating to electrical power consumption, improve quality of life within the affected grid area as well as increase the energy efficiency of buildings at our venue. In addition, the potential to reduce operational expenses would have a tremendous effect on the ability of the Orange Show to service its community.Background: