CRISSEY FIELD
In the fall of 2008 the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department installed a 17.4 KW photovoltaic system. The system is comprised of 87 Sanyo 200 watt modules, three Fronius IG3000, and one SMA 8000 inverter, and a UniRac flush mounting system. Every year the system will produce approximently 21,067 kWh of electricity.* Over the estimated 35 year lifespan of the system, the energy produced will offset over 553 tons of CO2, 57,139 gallons of gasoline, or over 4 acres of forest preserved from deforestation.
The 40-acre park and 15 acres of ocean shore, five miles south of Brookings, is bounded by U.S. 101, the California border, the Winchuck River and the Pacific Ocean. The welcome center will house a reception area, public restrooms, exhibits, coffee bar, office space and break room. The building plan includes space for the U.S. Forest Service and the Oregon Travel Information Council. The parking area will accommodate 49 cars and 14 RVs.
The solar system is a key component of the park's "green" welcome center. The $2.4 million building is a showcase of sustainable features to reduce impacts to the environment, including;
- Geothermal radiant floor heat;
- Solar panels to generate electricity;
- Solar water heater;
- Passive ventilation;
- Natural light with light sensors;
- Carpet made with 40 percent post-industrial recycled nylon;
- Low-fixture plumbing features;
- Waterless urinals;
- Pipes made of recycled plastic;
- Bioswale for storm water run-off;
- Low VOC (volatile organic compound) paints;
- Concrete pigment stains made from recycled materials
* Energy production estimation courtesy of PVWATTS
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