TriMet‘s new light-rail substation may look like a giant sculpture, but it will incorporate solar panels and wind turbines. Together, these alternative energy sources are expected to generate 75-90% of the power needed to operate the site. “Wind energy in an urban environment is such an untapped field,” said TriMet architect Bob Hastings. Portland State University (OR) will monitor and evaluate energy data from the substation. Link to full story in The Oregonian.
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