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To: SliderOnTheBlack who wrote (1688)	8/13/2005 3:48:52 PM
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FedEx throws switch on California hub's solar-power energy system FedEx Corp. is harnessing the sun's energy to power its new Oakland, Calif., hub. FedEx (NYSE: FDX) activated the solar-power system Tuesday during the dedication of the hub at Oakland International Airport. The solar-power system is California's largest corporate solar-power installation and will fuel 80 percent of the hub's energy needs. The system can generate enough power to provide energy to 900 homes, and during periods when the energy generated by the system is greater than needed, the surplus energy will be transferred into the utility grid for general use. The solar panels also help insulate the buildings, reducing heating and cooling costs. "The solar-electric system at our Oakland hub powers one of our major FedEx Express hubs, which handles more than 260,000 packages daily and serves as a major gateway for shipments to and from Asia," Mitch Jackson, managing director, corporate and international environmental programs for FedEx Express, said in a statement. "This is one more example of how FedEx implements innovative yet practical solutions that are good for business and the environment." Berkeley, Calif.-based PowerLight Corp., a leading manufacturer and supplier of large-scale solar electric systems and energy efficiency services, designed and built the system. To build the system FedEx Express flew more than 300,000 Sharp Electronic Corp. solar cells from Japan to the Sharp facility in Memphis, where they were installed into 5,769 photovoltaic modules that convert sunlight directly into electricity. The 904-kilowatt system encompasses virtually the entire roofs of the facilities two buildings, reaching across 81,000 square feet. Memphis-based FedEx is not a stranger to embracing environmental initiatives. In 2000, FedEx Express rolled out hybrid-electric delivery trucks in several markets. Today, there are more than 18 FedEx Express hybrid-electric vehicles in operation in neighborhoods across America, the largest hybrid-powered courier vehicle fleet in the U.S. FedEx recently announced plans to place an additional 75 hybrid vehicles into service in the next year. bizjournals.com