Base of a wind turbine.
Lightbulb illustrating 100%.

The park headquarters in Ventura has a 1-kW PV system that supports the radio and alarm systems.

LocationVentura, California
System TypePhotovoltaic (PV) and wind hybrid
System SizeTwo 10-kW wind turbines; one 5-kW and several 400-W PV arrays
Installation CostNot available
Project Completion2000
Project SavingsReduced fuel costs
Load Service AreaVarious
Project ChampionKent Bullard
FEMP AssistanceFeasibility study, design development, design review, and system performance evaluation

Channel Islands National Park is an early and sustaining member of the NPS Go Green campaign. Two wind turbines and several PV systems provide power to facilities on Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel islands. These power sources significantly reduce diesel consumption in generators and risk in transporting fuel from the mainland to the islands.

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