This year, there were solar arrays set up in several places to reduce
the dependence on diesel generators. This 30 kilowatt system was located
near the Man and the Pavillion to power both, charging wet cell batteries
during the day and using the power around the clock for the Man, Pavillion
and the few lights and electronics at the array's housing.
From the observation platform (above the 17,000 pounds of batteries),
looking west-ish...
Then looking somewhat north (the panels are oriented a bit off kilter
to maximize the charge times).
Facing mostly east...
And finally facing south or so.
Within the battery area are a few displays to show the amount of
power generated and stored --
-- and then how and where it's being used (the color
graph).