July 15, 2021
Wyoming’s Third Largest Solar Array Will Provide Hands-On Research
By Creative Energies
Creative Energies Donating $10 K to 9H Research Foundation Solar Project
In support of 9H Research Foundation’s major solar project and the importance to the development of the solar industry in Wyoming, Creative Energies is excited to announce an in-kind donation of $10,000 to the solar facility.
Creative Energies is designing and installing the 9H Research Foundation solar system, which at 0.5 megawatts (MW) will make it the third largest solar array in Wyoming. The 0.5 MW solar system will be the first phase of the facility (that will eventually total 3 MW) providing University of Wyoming students with opportunities to gain hands-on experiential learning. The research center will also provide live data to help solar developers make equipment decisions for utility-scale solar installations.
The 0.5 MW solar system outside of Laramie will generate 976,200 kilowatt hours annually which is the equivalent of:
- 16,270 trees planted
- 810,246 pounds of coal saved
- 1,274,917 pounds of CO2 avoided
- 1,005,486 miles not driven
“9H Energy Research Foundation with the University of Wyoming as its partner is in a great position to provide state-wide leadership in the deployment of solar in Wyoming. This project and others that follow its model can help to drive innovation, jobs, and economic development on Wyoming's terms. Creative Energies is happy to donate our expertise to this project - doing our part to demonstrate that in Wyoming, we are ready to work together toward a clean energy future.” - Scott Kane, Creative Energies Co-Founder and Co-Owner
9H is collaborating with strategic partners to form long-term relationships including the Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium and Argonne National Laboratory.
To date, 9H Research Foundation has already sponsored 31 students who competed in a $5,000 Senior Energy Design Challenge, hired two student interns, and funded 5 student groups to design and build solar and energy storage projects.
"The 9H student solar project gives Wyoming students the ability to gain hands-on experience in the clean energy sector and represents an exciting opportunity for the state. The 5 acre project will serve as a state-of-the-art innovation hub to propel research and fund student scholarships, projects, and experiential learning activities for decades to come." -Gene Humphrey, Co-Founder and CEO of 9H Research Foundation, Army Helicopter Pilot Veteran, and UW Alumni
The 0.5 MW solar installation will break ground this fall.
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About Creative Energies
Creative Energies brings 20 years of experience to solar installations for homeowners, businesses, and organizations. Founded on a belief in a future powered by renewable energy, the company is committed to solar for good and is a Certified Benefit Corporation. Their purpose is to empower healthy environments with creative solar solutions in Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho
to address climate change. For every residential solar array installed by Creative Energies, they donate to solar energy grants. Creative Energies strives to be a model of progressive business practices and a voice in local and regional renewable energy policy and education. Learn more at CEsolar.com.
About 9H Research Foundation
9H Research Foundation is a nonprofit focused on identifying new and more efficient ways of generating, storing, and delivering clean, renewable, zero-emission energy. With its $10M long-term commitment to the University of Wyoming, the 9H Research Foundation is building a 3MW solar facility and hands-on research facility to support and facilitate groundbreaking clean energy research. The Foundation’s goal is to help the University of Wyoming become the premier higher education and research center for clean energy solutions. Learn more at 9hresearch.com.
