Call 1.800.234.1960 to Report an Outage Contact Us Blog my Account my Electricity my Cooperative my Community my Programs Report an Outage Login SVE Solar Project Home my Programs SVE Solar Project Sioux Valley Energy constructed a solar energy project in April 2015 at its Brandon Service Center. The solar array was energized May 1, 2015. The project was developed to help the Cooperative learn more about the construction, maintenance and energy production of a solar array. SVE Solar Project Facts: • 24.8 kW (Enough power for two homes) • 80 panels on low profile racking • Panels face south, southwest and west • 19 main support channels- 8 ft long, cemented in a 5 foot hole • There are no batteries used in this design • Panels placed at 35 degree tilt • Built and installed by SVE employees • Array installed for approximately $3 per watt • Estimated life of array is between 30 and 50 years • Power that is produced is put back on to the SVE grid • Solar Edge inverter monitoring system To monitor the energy production of this project, log on here: SVE Solar Project Energy Output More from My Programs Rebate and Incentive Programs Rebate programs are valid through the end of each year. Rebate dollars are limited and are issued on a first come-first served basis. ... Learn More Water Heater Programs Marathon: Purchase the last water heater you will ever need to buy for your home! Sioux Valley Energy sells Marathon water heaters that ... 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