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Program for Emerging Technologies Survey for Petra Solar Test Project

Petra Solar project description

Solar photovoltaic (PV) modules are installed on street light poles along a portion of El Camino Real as part of a six-month pilot project being conducted by the City of Palo Alto Utilities with Petra Systems. The PV modules are connected to the City of Palo Alto Utilities electric grid and will generate clean renewable electricity for our community. At the end of the six month pilot, the modules will be removed.

The City of Palo Alto is seeking your feedback on this pilot project. Your input will be used in the City’s evaluation of the project and to consider a larger scale installation across town.

For any questions, please contact the City of Palo Alto Utility Marketing Services at 650-329-2241, or email utl.innovation@cityofpaloalto.org
1.Do you support the City of Palo Alto’s efforts to increase the amount of solar power in Palo Alto?
2.Have you viewed the City of Palo Alto's six month test installation of Petra System's SunWave modules located on nine city light poles along El Camino Real between Park Blvd (across from Serra St.) and Embarcadero Road?
3.Are you supportive of the installation of solar modules on city light poles with good solar access across town?
4.Do you have any concerns about this project?
5.Do you have any suggestions for the City of Palo Alto to consider in increasing the amount of solar power in Palo Alto?
6.Please let us know your Palo Alto affiliation.