Alpha Energy was proud to participate in the dedication of a new Solar Demonstration Project located at the Viking Union at Western Washington University (WWU) in Bellingham, Washington on May 21, 2008.

The Alpha-designed system, including an interactive educational kiosk inside the Viking Union, will generate up to 2,300 kilowatt hours of electricity per year. The energy generated by the solar system will be fed directly into the grid and will help offset WWU’s electricity costs. To assist in the launch of this site, Alpha Energy supplied 12 solar modules, a solar power inverter and site survey evaluation of the site’s solar power potential.

Seeing WWU students so interested and involved in an environmentallyfriendly project like this is impressive. It is important students learn to recognize the value of alternative energy systems; having a highprofile system like this, located in the heart of the city, will help raise awareness in the surrounding community.

The project was initiated by Renewable Energy students at WWU and was supported and maintained by the WWU’s Administration and Facilities Management. Both the Bonneville Environmental Foundation and Puget Sound Energy provided additional financial support.