This was just too good not to share. In case you didn’t know, Black Rock Solar doesn’t just gift low- and no-cost solar power to Northern Nevada institutions who can’t otherwise afford it, they are also spearheading an ambitious education and outreach program as part of their mission to promote alternative energy solutions. BRS’s Marnee Benson writes:
“It’s been a busy and rewarding week for Black Rock Solar education and outreach. On Monday March 21st, we teamed up with Burning Man Government Relations & Legal Affairs to meet with community members in Lovelock, Nevada and discuss economic development. Next up we visited Rainshadow Charter School in Reno to talk about energy efficiency and solar power. In 2010 Black Rock Solar installed a 30 kW array for the school, and this year the students are participating in GREENevada’s Sustainability Plan Competition.
On Wednesday we took part in the Nevada Inter-Tribal Renewable Energy Consortium meeting in Carson City, providing information about our work with Native American tribes across the region. Thursday saw Black Rock Solar twice at the University of Nevada Reno. The first was a presentation for the Davidson Academy, a free school for profoundly gifted learners, and the second was a lecture for UNR’s Energy Policy class, where topics discussed included state and federal policy, economic models in renewable energy, and internship opportunities.”
Phew! For more information, visit the Black Rock Solar website.
You know, I love the work of Black Rock Solar, but I think the greater solar industry doesn’t even know about BRS.. And It should! It’s an inspiring model amongst a floundering sea of solar non-profits.
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No one ever says how much a 30kw array, installed, actually costs. How long does it take to realize a return on investment for these installations? Living in the Nevada desert, I sometimes think this might be a great alternative, but how much do I have to invest?
How long will the ones already installed take to recover the actual cost of the technology? What about batteries? Maybe someone could post a ‘factoid’ on the BRS site or somewhere about this stuff for us folks you just fork it over to the utility every month?
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I agree it does not. I think they should use it to do an evening mud run. Im doing rebel race soon. Maybe they can use it.
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Hi… the link to the BRS website is messed up… it links back to this blog and then errors out. You should just put the link without the prefix of the BM Blog in the url: http://www.blackrocksolar.org
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That was a really good article, thanks for taking the time to put it together! You have managed to point out some very good points. I can’t say that I completely agree about some points, but you certainly have a unique perspective. Anyway, I like your post
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Burning man looks awesome. Im doing a weekend mud run in Sept called Rebel Race!! cant wait.
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You made a huge effort to express all that information so shortly in order to make it more comprehensive. Thanks a lot for giving us these useful tips and advice.
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Im doing a combo event in 2012 called Rebel Race. Its a mud run with a burning man enviorment
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