Scripps Oceanography

This solar installation was engineered and installed by HelioPower for the Marine Physical Laboratory of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, CA. 
 
Scripps, in partnership with The State of California, City of Imperial Beach and the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health developed, installed and currently operates this coastal monitoring and observation station.  It is an innovative approach to monitor and assess San Diego's coastal waters. The project is called the San Diego Coastal Ocean Observing System or SDCOOS.  It is located 30 Kilometers off the coast.
 
Installation of the solar power system was completed in February 2003. The HelioPower solar array placement was dictated by level ground and available space on the island.  The solar power system components were placed under the panels in two separate weather-proof enclosures. The system was designed to produce 500 continuous watts, which supplies both immediate and future power requirements on the island. 20 BP Solar 2150S were used for the installation.