240-kW Solar Canopy at Pendleton Wastewater Treatment Facility
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Pendleton, Oregon, United States
Source: Sustainability Times
The City of Pendleton, Oregon, installed a 240-kW solar canopy at its Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility to generate approximately 325,000 kWh of electricity annually, reducing energy costs by about 30%. The canopy also shades the chlorine contact chamber, improving water quality and supporting a healthier aquatic ecosystem. The project was delivered through an Energy Savings Perf
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Energy Storage, Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Government
- Location
- Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Sustainability Times
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Description | The City of Pendleton, Oregon, installed a 240-kW solar canopy at its Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility to generate approximately 325,000 kWh of electricity annually, reducing energy costs by about 30%. The canopy also shades the chlorine contact chamber, improving water quality and supporting a healthier aquatic ecosystem. The project was delivered through an Energy Savings Performance Contract with Ameresco, funded by state grants and utility incentives, with plans to integrate a battery energy storage system in the future. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Oregon |
City | Pendleton |
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Source | Sustainability Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Energy Storage, Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-21 |
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