Chico Electric

With national attention being focused on renewable energy policies, Butte College proved its leadership in the use of solar power by unveiling its newest set of solar panels at its Oroville campus on Feb 18.

The 2,400 185-watt Mitsubishi Electric solar modules make an impressive statement on a sloping hillside near the tennis courts, absorbing sunlight into the solar cells and converting it into electricity. This recent addition of three solar arrays totaling 450 kW ...