Solar Station
Project Status - Construction Complete
September 21, 2010
SOLAR STATION
The Solar Station photovoltaic array system was started up this week and it is generating AC power. After a total of only 19 hours of operation, the solar station has generated 290 kilowatt hours of electricity back to the Lane electrical grid. The first five Level I charging stations have also been installed. These produce 120-volt electricity and will be converted to dual Level I/II charging stations (dual voltage levels of 120 or 208 volts) and five additional dual level stations will be installed in late November or early December. Contact Dave Smith, (541) 463-4633.
September 14, 2010
SOLAR STATION
The electrical contractor continues to install PV panels and necessary components for the first five Level I charging stations and expects to complete this work this week. In November, the components of the first five dual Level I stations will be replaced and converted to dual Level I/II stations. In addition, five more stations will be installed that will bring the total of dual Level I/II stations to 10 which will complete this project. Parking and passage impacts immediately around the Solar Station work area will continue throughout the week. Contact Dave Smith, (541) 463-3433.
September 7, 2010
SOLAR STATION
The framework to support the PV panels was installed and the first PV panels were mounted last week. A group of students gained valuable experience installing a number of the PV panels as part of a solar installation certification class. The electrical contractor is continuing with the installation of the PV panels and is expected to be complete early next week. Once all the panels and necessary electrical components have been installed, the solar station will be brought online and begin generating AC power. The first five Level I charging stations are expected to be installed mid-September. These will be converted to a dual Level I/II and five additional dual level stations will be installed in late November or December. Please be aware of continued parking and passage impacts immediately around the solar station work area. Project completion of the first phase is expected September 13. Contact Dave Smith, (541) 463-4633.
August 31, 2010
SOLAR STATION
The steel framework for the photovoltaic (PV) panels was painted over the weekend and the installation of the brick pavers was completed. The project electrician continued wiring the invertors that will convert the direct current (DC) generated by the PV panels into alternating current (AC) suitable for use in residences and offices. This week the framework to support the PV panels will be fabricated and the first PV panels will be mounted. Once all the panels and necessary electrical components have been installed, the solar station will be brought online and begin generating AC power. Please be aware of continued parking and passage impacts immediately around the solar station work area. Project completion is expected August 31. Contact Dave Smith, (541) 463-4633.
August 17, 2010
SOLAR STATION
Pavers have been laid on both sides of the solar station. The installation of the steel framework to support the PV panels is in progress and was completed Friday, August 13. The electrical contractor has mounted the invertors in the block enclosure and will continue wiring them during the next week. The invertors convert the direct current power generated by the PV panels into alternating current power to be fed back into the campus electrical system. The contractor has repaired the asphalt drive and the structural steel was painted over the weekend. The educational component will begin August 23. A request for proposal for commissioning services was due on August 13. On August 20, the solar station will be electrically connected into the LCC electrical distribution center during a power outage planned for building 5. Please be aware of continued parking and passage impacts immediately around the solar station work area. Project substantial completion is expected September 7. Contact Dave Smith, (541) 463-4633.
August 10, 2010
SOLAR STATION
The masons finished wall construction of the CMU enclosure housing the electrical equipment. Pavers were placed on both sides of the solar station. The installation of steel framework to support the PV panels began on Friday, August 6, and work is expected to continue into the week of August 9. On Friday, August 13, the contractor will repair the asphalt drive and the structural steel will be painted over the weekend on August 14 and 15. The educational component of this project will begin August 23. A request for proposal was sent to commissioning firms this week with proposals due on August 13. Please be aware of continued parking and passage impacts immediately around the solar station work area. Project substantial completion is expected September 7. Contact: Dave Smith, (541) 463-3433.
On Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15, parking lot B will be closed to allow the contractor for the solar station to paint the solar panel framework currently being erected in parking lot B. This work requires the use of spray painting equipment and depending upon wind direction and intensity, this could cause paint over spray in the vicinity. Public Safety will barricade parking lot B and traffic from the west entrance will be directed to the adjacent parking lots C and D. We apologize for any inconveniences this closure may cause. Contact: Dave Smith, (541) 463-3433.
August 3, 2010
SOLAR STATION
The contractor poured concrete for the center island and for the footings around the paved areas. The concrete forms were stripped and gravel backfill was placed in the center island. The five caps were placed at the top of support columns. The contractor will start installing the paver stones next week and building the block wall. The installation of the steel framework to support the PV panels is expected to begin on Thursday, August 5 and continue into the week of August 9. The educational component will begin August 23. Please be aware of continued parking and passage impacts immediately around the solar station work area. Project completion is expected August 31.
On Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15, parking lot B will be closed to allow the contractor for the solar station to paint the solar panel framework currently being erected in parking lot B. This work requires the use of spray-painting equipment and depending upon wind direction and intensity, this could cause paint overspray in the vicinity. Public Safety will barricade parking lot B and traffic from the west entrance will be directed to the adjacent parking lots C and D. We apologize for any inconveniences this closure may cause. Contact Dave Smith, (541) 463-3433.
July 27, 2010
SOLAR STATION
The contractor began backfilling and compacting the excavated areas with gravel fill. Forms have been set for the concrete islands and the steel caps for the pipe columns were received. One cap has been installed temporarily. Rebar and formwork is being installed for concrete footings. The contractor will pour the concrete for the footings and islands late next week, and will begin installing the paver stones the week after. The steel framework to support the PV panels is expected on Friday, August 6, with erection to begin the week of August 9. The educational component will begin August 23. Please be aware of continued parking and passage impacts immediately around the solar station work area. Project completion is expected August 31. Contact Dave Smith, (541) 463-4633.
June 15, 2010
SOLAR STATION
Essex, contractor for the solar station at Lane, began work in parking lot B on Monday, June 14. Fencing is expected to enclose area around immediate construction and will affect parking and passage through the lot. Project completion is expected August 31, 2010. Contact Anna Scott, (541) 463-5805.
February 23, 2010
SOLAR LAB STATION
Conceptual designs are under review by FMP and program staff. Contact Mark Richardson, (541) 463-3456.
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