# SunPower to Build 1.7 Megawatts of Solar Power Systems for Rancho California Water District - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/sunpower-to-build-1-7-megawatts-of-solar-power-systems-for-rancho-california-water-district/ - Published: 2011-05-24T14:47:54-04:00 - Author: greenlivingguy TEMECULA, Calif., May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Rancho California Water District ( RCWD) and SunPower Corp.(Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB) today announced that SunPower will design and construct solar power systems totaling 1.7 megawatts at two RCWD facilities. The systems are expected to save the district approximately $8.5 million in electricity costs over the next 25 years. In 2009, SunPower designed and built a 1.1-megawatt solar system for RCWD’s Santa Rosa Water Reclamation Facility in Murrieta, Calif. Under this new agreement, SunPower will build a 1.1-megawatt SunPower T0 Tracker system at the district’s Senga Doherty Pump Station in Murrieta. The Tracker positions SunPower solar panels, the most efficient solar panels available on the market today, to follow the sun’s movement during the day. This increases sunlight capture by up to 25 percent over conventional fixed-tilt systems, while significantly reducing land use requirements. At RCWD headquarters in [Temecula](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/03/greenpower-motor-electrifying-temeculas-fleet-for-senior-and-special-program-mobility/), SunPower will construct a 610-kilowatt solar parking canopy structure, providing both shade in the parking lot and solar electric power for RCWD’s facility. The systems will be funded with qualified energy conservation bonds (QECBs), which are issued by the state ofCalifornia and are designed to provide low-interest financing to promote the use of renewable energy in state, local, and tribal government facilities. RCWD will own the renewable energy credits associated with the systems. “The system that SunPower completed for us in 2009 reliably delivers significant monthly savings on our electricity costs, which we pass on to our customers,” said Andrew Webster, RCWD’s chief engineer. “As a result, we chose to work with SunPower again when we expanded our commitment to solar power, and further maximize our savings and the environmental benefits for our community.” “With SunPower systems operating at more than 20 water agencies, representing approximately 19 megawatts in total, our experience and ability to deliver guaranteed performance sets us apart,” said Jim Pape, president of SunPower’s residential and commercial business group. “We applaud RCWD’s leadership in taking advantage of the QECB program. Clean, reliable solar power makes good sense today for public agencies and our environment.” Construction on the two systems is expected to start this summer and be completed by the end of the year. **More About Solar Power from The Green Living Guy** The Daily Green Story About BP Solar Jobs Being Lost in Maryland Martifer Solar USA Moves North County Transit District Towards a Greener Future  Solar Homes Do Better In Real Estate Market. Construction of the Solar Powered Community is Progressing On Schedule. Latest Phases Show Record Sales in Opening Weeks.  **More From The Green Living Guy** Solar Power for Your Home By David Findley Is For Sale by The Green Guru Guides ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. Seth's books range from: # Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle by Seth Leitman # Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle by Carl Vogel # Green Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke # Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power System by Brian Clark Howard and Kevin Shea # and more green living books to follow. [See Full Bio](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/) [ ](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/)