WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (UPI) -- A solar photovoltaic power generating system is being installed by Siemens at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico for the U.S. Army.
The .465 MW PV system, would be the largest solar-power system used by the Army, and is part of $16.8 million award for upgrades to the facility's power systems to conserve energy.
"This project implements a solar photovoltaic array system that will partially offset White Sands Missile Range's energy requirements, improve facilities and operations, demonstrate Army engineering and technology capabilities and align with the Army's Energy Security and NetZero objectives," said Judy Marks, president and chief executive officer of Siemens Government Technologies, Inc.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimates the solar PV system will help the facility achieve 10.8 percent renewable energy by the end of this year.
White Sands Missile Range -- 32,000 square miles -- is one of the largest military installations in the country.
