Wal-Mart tapping first solar electric store

2/8/08
“Wal-mart tapping the first solar electric store”
By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 1/28/2008 12:33:00 PM
In Chino, California Wal-mart stores will be installing its first 390 kilowatt solar power system in an effort to conserve energy as well as money and decrease the greenhouse gas output that Wal-mart has. Wal-mart hopes to install 22 of these solar power systems in Wal-mart stores, Sam’s Clubs, and distribution centers throughout California and Hawaii. The stores are expected to achieve savings on current utilities on the first day of operation.
The entire project is financed by deferred capital expense. "Wal-Mart is moving forward with its commitment to conserve energy, reduce energy costs and lower greenhouse gas emissions -- and this project is a step in the right direction,” said Kim Saylors-Laster, vp of energy, Wal-Mart.
The solar panels that the stores will be using are said to be fifty percent more effective than conventional solar panels. They also are expected to provide up to thirty percent of the total electric power in stores in which they are installed. www.hometextilestoday.com