HOUGHTON, MI-- Upper Peninsula Power Company is collaborating with a group of Michigan Tech students to explore the creation of a solar facility in the area.
UPPCO Vice President of Business Development and Communications, Brett French, says they’re conducting a feasibility study through the Alternative Energy Enterprise Group under the supervision of Tech faculty advisor Jay Meldrum.
Students will evaluate different scenarios to model the amount of energy that could be produced by the project; determine the type of equipment that could be installed; and complete an analysis of the fixed and variable costs of the project.
A final report is expected next year. UPPCO will consider the conclusions of the study as it determines if a community solar energy project is indicated for the future.
