Wal-Mart Goes Solar in California

Wal-Mart Goes Solar in California
Santa Ana store will be first in solar power pilot project
By: Anonymous - Thursday, November 1, 2007
Source: WalMart Public Relations

WHAT: Wal-Mart, Inc. is unveiling its new solar power pilot project for the first time in the Santa Ana store in Orange County.

You are invited to take a one-on-one tour of the site and see the installation process of the roof mounted solar photovoltaic system (solar panels).

The Santa Ana store is one of 22 sites in California and Hawaii where Wal-Mart has purchased solar power. The total solar power production from the 22 sites is estimated to be as much as 20 million kilowatt-hours per year. They typical California solar power generating system can provide up to 30 percent of the power for the store in which it is installed. The Hawaii systems will averages slightly less than this due to smaller system sizes.

WHO: Spokespersons for Wal-Mart as well as BP Solar, a global leader in providing energy solutions and manufacturer of the solar panels, will be available for comment and will conduct the tours.

WHEN: To arrange a tour, please contact Jessica Spitz at 916-443-3354 or jessica.spitz@porternovelli.com.

WHERE: Wal-Mart: 3600 W McFadden Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704

WHY: California’s energy demands are higher than ever. Wal-Mart is uniquely positioned to have an impact on climate change by implementing sustainable programs like solar power in its operations. Wal-Mart believes that being a good steward of the environment and being an efficient and profitable business are goals that can work together. The Santa Ana installation is a good example of the company’s efforts in this area.

About Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates Wal-Mart discount stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets and Sam’s Club locations in the United States. The Company operates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. The Company’s securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WMT. More information about Wal-Mart can be found by visiting www.walmartfacts.com. Online merchandise sales are available at www.walmart.com.

About BP Solar
BP Solar is a key business within BP Alternative Energy and a global company with over 2200 employees focused on harnessing the sun’s energy to produce solar electricity. This includes the design, manufacture and marketing of quality solar electric systems for a wide range of applications in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. With over 30 years of experience and installations in over 160 countries, BP Solar is one of the world’s largest solar companies and has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Spain, India and Australia. BP Solar is part of BP, one of the world’s leading energy companies. To learn more, visit www.bpsolar.us.

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