Blue Oak Energy and REI partner together to mark the completion of five California solar arrays between the national retail co-op and solar engineering firm Blue Oak Energy (BOE). In California, REI locations in Arcadia, Santa Rosa, San Carlos and San Diego are already generating 20 to 30 percent of their energy with photovoltaic (PV) installations designed and installed by BOE, using Sharp solar modules. REI's PV systems in Sacramento and Folsom will be producing energy by the end of the year.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 10, 2008 -- The new solar array atop Recreational Equipment, Inc.'s (REI) store in downtown San Francisco--visible to commuters on Highway 101--marks the completion of five California arrays through a partnership between the national retail co-op and solar engineering firm Blue Oak Energy (BOE). A celebration for members and the community will take place at the REI store in San Francisco at 840 Brannan Street from 5 to 7 p.m. on November 13.

In California, REI locations in Arcadia, Santa Rosa, San Carlos and San Diego are already generating 20 to 30 percent of their energy with photovoltaic (PV) installations designed and installed by BOE. REI's PV systems in Sacramento and Folsom will be producing energy by the end of the year.

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