Lakota Middle School, Federal Way Washington

 35.94 kW Grid-tied Photovoltaic System

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The new Lakota Middle School is the largest thin-film photovoltaic array in Washington State (6,300 sqft of panels) that utilizes the technology to produce the maximum annual output during our cloudy winter conditions.  The photovoltaic system includes (264) Uni-Solar 136 Watt Laminate thin-film solar modules that were installed end to end at over 36' in length with a custom built wire managment tray running the entire 500' length of the three school buildings.  The solar module's DC power is switched into the school's 3-Phase 480 power using (3) Solectria PVI 3-Phase Commercial Inverters installed in three seperate locations adjacent to the arrays. The entire system is monitored by a Fat Spaniel Inverter Direct, Building Demand, Revenue Grade and comprehensive Weather Monitoring System. 

Phase 2 will include a custom designed Covered Waiting Area for the Students with an additional 3 kWs of Uni-Solar modules.