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Solar Energy at Wellfleet Bay
Wellfleet Bay has two ground mounted solar arrays, which allow the sanctuary to to produce much of its own electricity from renewable sources, and solar thermal systems for the campground, dormitories and nature center hot water needs.
The chart below shows energy production from Wellfleet's 42 kW ground mounted solar photovoltaic array. Mouseover the graph or click on any day for more detail. Choose a different date range with the buttons at the top right of the graph.
Find out more about this array.
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A 21 kW solar ground array reduces the electricity drawn from the public electric provider, allowing the sanctuary to take a dramatic step toward energy self-reliance. |
In the spring of 2010 Wellfleet installed solar thermal systems for the campground, dormitories and nature center to cover all of its domestic hot water needs.
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