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Fri, July 17, 2009
Thu, July 16, 2009 Southern California Gas Company: The Gas Company Accelerates Newest Solar Technologies Using Sunlight to Defeat Sun's Heat
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - July 16, 2009) - To help accelerate commercialization of new technology that uses the sun's energy rather than the electric grid or natural gas to power air-conditioning systems, Southern California Gas Co. (The Gas Company) is launching a multi-year showcase of advanced concentrated solar power systems that will help businesses reduce energy costs, increase efficiencies and reduce their carbon footprint.
WHAT: An array of innovative concentrated solar power collectors used to provide air conditioning begin operation as part of a multi-year comparative field test. The solar technologies use mirrors and tracking systems to capture the sun's energy and focus the sunlight onto a tube that contains water. The solar-heated hot water is used in place of electricity or natural gas to power the air-conditioning system to provide 10 tons of cooling at The Gas Company's Energy Resource Center in Downey, or enough to cool three average-sized homes.
WHY: Air conditioning accounts for more than 50 percent of a building's electrical usage. Solar-driven air conditioning provides cooling in the middle of the day when it is most needed, helping reduce energy usage during hours when electric rates are at peak. The uniquely designed solar collectors are small enough to be installed on building rooftops, require less space, and provide more solar power and increased efficiency when compared to traditional photovoltaic systems.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 10 a.m. WHERE: 9240 E. Firestone Blvd. Downey, Calif. WHO: David Berokoff, manager of technology development, The Gas Company Officials from Sopogy and HelioDynamics solar technology companies Local businesses DIRECTIONS: Take the 5 Fwy. South to Rosemead Blvd./Lakewood Blvd. exit, go south to Firestone Blvd, turn left (east). Proceed to 9240 E. Firestone Blvd. The building is on the right (south side); pull into the driveway and park in the back parking lot.
