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[email protected] 707-565-7243 Construction Commences on Solar Canopy System Over Long Term Parking Lot B at Charles M. Schulz — Sonoma County Airport (STS) Solar Energy Project to Power 100% of Airport Operations with Clean Energy SANTA ROSA, Calif. (August 24, 2021) — On Monday, August 16th, the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport commenced construction of a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy system. Developed by solar energy contractor ForeFront Power, the 884 kW solar PV energy project includes a solar PV canopy system over Long Term Parking Lot B. The solar PV canopy will offset the Airport’s greenhouse gas emissions by generating enough clean, renewable electricity to power 100% of Airport operations. The solar PV system will also provide valuable shade for vehicles in the parking lot. This particular solar PV system is a fixed tilt, solar PV parking canopy comprising 2,010 LONGi LR4-72HPH 440 Watt panels. The project is expected to be completed by early 2022. “This Solar Canopy Project is a great example of the type of project that Sonoma County needs to be undertaking,” said Board of Supervisors Chair, Lynda Hopkins. “Through the production of clean, renewable electricity, Sonoma County will be helping to offset the Airport’s greenhouse gas emissions, moving another action forward in its strategic efforts toward climate change prevention.” “Anything we can do to move our community toward a regenerative future is critical right now,” said 4th District Supervisor, James Gore.