Xantrex inverters provide power for
new amphitheatre in Arizona
by Scott MacFarlane
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA, U.S.A., June 4, 2004 - SW
Inverter/Chargers from Xantrex Technology (TSX:XTX) are playing an integral role
in delivering electricity to the Highlands Center for Natural History's new
amphitheater.
The Center, located near Prescott, Arizona, installed a renewable energy system
to power the 50-seat amphitheater because of its remote, off-grid location and
to support its mandate to help children and adults discover the wonders of
nature and become wise caretakers of the land.
"We wanted to encourage more use of renewable energy by demonstrating how
it works, through educational programs on site, and by providing information to
visitors," said Nichole Trushell, Executive Director of the Highlands
Center for Natural History.
The Center has a 1.2 kW solar installation that includes Xantrex
Inverter/Chargers, which convert the DC energy produced by the solar panels into
AC power used at its amphitheater. Since the amphitheatre is not connected to
utility power, its renewable power system includes a backup generator for times
when there is not enough solar power. The Inverter/Chargers also ensure the
batteries that store power maintain maximum charge, while minimizing the
generator's run-time. The system was installed by Sun Amp Power Company of
Phoenix, Arizona.
"We installed two Xantrex SW 5548s in the first phase of the project,"
said Jon Walker of Sun Amp Power Company. "They are being used to provide
power for the amphitheater, the water and irrigation systems and lighting for
pathways."
The Center will soon be building a new 4,000 square foot learning center and
more SW 5548 Inverter/Chargers will be added as the renewable energy system
expands to accommodate the additional power requirements.
The Highlands Center has encouraged the study of the natural sciences in an
outdoor setting for more than a decade. The Center's programs and materials
reach over 10,000 children and adults throughout central Arizona.
Equipment installed at the site:
- Two Xantrex SW 5548s
- Trojan L16 battery bank
-LED very high efficient pathway lighting
- Compact lighting
- 12 kW Kohler propane generator connected to the SW Inverter/Chargers and set
in auto-start mode
- Unisolar PV L64 solar panels 1.2 kW size array
About Xantrex
Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and
marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the distributed,
mobile and programmable power markets. The company's products convert raw
electrical power from any central, distributed, or backup power source into
high-quality power required by electronic and electrical equipment.
Xantrex is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (XTX).
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company has facilities in
Arlington, Washington; Livermore, California; Miami, Florida; Elkhart, Indiana
and Barcelona, Spain. Additional information about Xantrex is available at
www.xantrex.com.
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Media relations:
Scott MacFarlane
604-422-2759
scott.macfarlane@xantrex.com