Seattle's climate has demonstrated that solar radiation, while not as efficient as in Albuquerque or Phoenix, is better than that of any city in Germany, yet Germany is one of the world’s leaders in solar energy use. The greatest barriers to widespread use of solar energy are actually factors related to infrastructure, awareness, economics, and planning - not geographic climate. Solar technologies will play a key role in shaping Seattle’s energy future.
Examples of Solar Power Generation in Seattle
Next time you and your family visit the Woodland Park Zoo, stop by the Family Farm exhibit's Discovery Barn. The exhibit was spearheaded by Seattle Green project and generates power that it puts into the grid on a daily basis. Other projects include Ballard High School, Bertschi School, Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center, Meridian Park Elementary School, Parkwood Elementary School, Washington Middle School, and others. Seattle Green Power has the full list.
Seattle Solar Power Companies
Here is a brief list of Seattle based companies that provide Solar Power design, consulting and installation.
by Local Green Circle, August, 2009