Pan Ocean Aquarium of Hayward CA is installing a 73.4 Kilowatt solar array on the roof of their 15,000 square foot facility. Given the rather high electrical consumption of filtration & lighting systems this seems an appropriate step to help offset what I consider to be one of the unspoken downsides of the industry.
"This is a family business, and we saw that electricity prices are continuing to rise. Since aquariums need to run 24/7, our electrical bill was between $3500-4000 per month. Solar is a great way to generate our own electricity, and we figure it will pay for itself in a short time, allowing us to leave a family legacy that will continue to pay off for generations to come." -- Karen Seah, Purchasing Manager of Pan OceanFrom: RenewableEnergyAccess.com
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