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The Native Village of Eagle worked with Wolf Solar Electric to design and build their new community-scale hybrid power plant.  The power plant features 60 KW of solar, 300 KWH of lithium battery storage, and a 100 KW diesel generator for backup.  The power plant has enough capacity to power the entire Native Village of Eagle with clean renewable energy year around.

Alaska Power Company worked with Wolf Solar Electric to design and install this 32 KW solar array near Tok, Alaska.  This grid-tied solar array feeds power back into the local grid to offset diesel fuel consumption.

The Gulkana Village Council worked with Wolf Solar Electric to design and install this 24 KW solar array in Gulkana, Alaska.  This grid-tied solar array provides power to the Water Treatment Plant and sewer treatment lagoon.  Excess power is fed back into the grid, taking advantage of the CVEA Net-Metering program to further reduce costs.

Grid Alternatives worked with Wolf Solar Electric to construct and install this large commercial 25 KW solar array on the Tanacross Multi Use Facility.  The Multi Use Facility is the center of community life in the Village of Tanacross, located near Tok, Alaska.  The roof mounted solar array consists of (74) Suniva OP330 solar modules mounted low to the roof for wind load reduction.  Three (3) 48 volt Sol-Ark 12k Inverters convert DC solar power into useable AC power, and provide charging for the fifteen (15) SimpliPhi Phi3.8 Lithium LFP batteries. This system is capable of providing continuous 3 Phase backup power to any connected loads, as well as net metering excess power back to the AP&T power grid.

Grid Alternatives worked with Wolf Solar Electric to construct and install this large commercial 25 KW solar array at the Tanacross Water Treatment Plant.  This Water Treatment Plant provides domestic water to the Village of Tanacross, located near Tok, Alaska.  The ground mounted array consists of (74) Suniva OP330 modules tilted at a fixed 45 degree angle for maximum solar harvest throughout the year.  Three (3) 48 volt Sol-Ark 12k Inverters convert DC solar power into useable AC power, and provide charging for the fifteen (15) SimpliPhi Phi3.8 Lithium LFP batteries.  This system is capable of providing continuous 3 Phase backup power to any connected loads, as well as net metering excess power back to the AP&T power grid. 

Wolf Solar Electric installed this 6.5 KW grid tied solar array on this beautiful new custom home located near Copper Center, Alaska.  The vertical BIPV solar array is protected from snow buildup so it will produce electricity year around at low sun angles.  Twenty (20) CS325 solar modules are mounted to a custom vertical racking mount system.  Twenty (20) Enphase microinverters convert DC to AC electricity directly behind each solar module, making for a compact installation.  Excess solar power is net metered back to the local CVEA power grid.

The Gulkana Village Council worked with Wolf Solar Electric to design, build, and install this 24 KW solar array in Gulkana, Alaska.  This large solar array powers the community hall, Village offices, Clinic, wood-fired central boiler, and the LED street lights.  The array is located on a south-facing bluff with expansive views.  Excess power is fed back into the grid, taking advantage of the CVEA Net-Metering program to further reduce costs.

This 12 KW grid-connected solar system reduces utility costs at the Gulkana Apartments in Gulkana Village, Alaska.  Each duplex Apartment building has it's very own solar array fed directly into each utility room.  A total of four adjustable pole mounts are located on the south lawn of the complex to take advantage of the expansive southern view.  Excess power is fed back into the grid, taking advantage of the CVEA Net-Metering program to further reduce costs.

The Tazlina Apartment complex in Tazlina, Alaska features five separate grid-connected solar systems to reduce utility costs.  Each duplex Apartment building has it's very own solar array fed directly into each utility room.  A total of seven adjustable pole mounts are located strategically around the complex to take advantage of year-around sun angles at this location.  Excess power is fed back into the grid, taking advantage of the CVEA Net-Metering program to further reduce costs.

This 15 KW grid-connected solar system reduces utility costs at the McKinley Apartment building in Copper Center, Alaska.  Four adjustable pole mounts are fed into a central Fronius Primo 15.0 Inverter.  Excess power is fed back into the grid, taking advantage of the CVEA Net-Metering program to further offset costs. 

This new office building in Tazlina is home to the Copper River Basin Regional Housing Authority (CRBRHA).  Built in 2017, the 5-Star building features 9 KW of grid-connected solar power mounted high on the south-facing wall.  Power is fed into a central Fronius Primo 10.0 KW Inverter located inside the heated garage.  This building takes advantage of the CVEA Net-Metering program to reduce energy costs by feeding excess power back into the grid.

This very large off-grid power system was installed during the summer and fall of 2017 at a farm near Delta Junction.  The system features over 9 KW of solar power, mounted on two adjustable pole mounts and one dual-axis tracker.  The heart of the system consists of twenty four (24) Rolls 2 volt AGM batteries feeding dual Xantrex XW6048 inverters.  Three Midnite Solar Classic 200 charge controllers regulate solar power input to the large battery bank.  A Northern Lights 12KW diesel generator provides backup power and heat during the winter months.  Power is distributed to the many out-buildings via an underground distribution system.  A very fine example of a safe, reliable, and well-designed power system.

Each passing year, the solar projects get larger and larger!  We have been involved in the largest solar projects in the State for the past 3 years, beginning with 40 Mile Air in 2012, Northern Energy in 2013, Eagle AP&T power in 2014/15, and now The Hub of Alaska in 2015.  This grid-tie system is the largest currently allowed under Alaska net metering laws - 25KW or 25,000 watts.  One hundred four (104) Sharp 250 watt solar panels are mounted to a custom steel and wood mounting structure.  JC Enterprises, working with Wolf Solar and The Hub of Alaska, installed the welded steel superstructure tilted at a 45 degree angle for maximum year-around solar production.  Each solar array is 45 feet across and nearly 30 feet tall!  Two banks of 52 panels each feed power into twin Fronius 11.4-1 inverters mounted inside heated warehouse space.  The system features double disconnects on the AC and DC side - a local requirement.  This system should provide approximately half (50%) of the power usage at the Hub of Alaska in Glennallen during the busy summer months.  With current federal tax incentives and grants available, the system should pay for itself in less than 8 years.  Using solar power to pump gasoline fuel - what a novel idea!

Eagle, Alaska is now home to one of the largest solar PV systems in the entire State.  When the local utility company, AP&T, wanted to reduce fuel consumption they turned to solar power.  This 24,000 watt (24 KW) system features 96 Sharp Solar 250 watt modules on eight adjustable pole mounts.  Solar power is fed into twin Fronius 12.4 KW inverters, which are tied directly into the local utility grid.  During the summer months, this system should provide 25-30% of the entire town load, which will replace costy diesel fuel.  Since Eagle, Alaska is located near the arctic circle, the adjustable pole mounts can be tilted to take advantage of the long summer days.  In winter, the pole mounts will shed snow easier so that the solar modules can provide year-around power when the sun is up.  Communities across the State are beginning to realize the potential that solar energy has for generating large-scale power.

This enormous solar PV system is one of the largest single solar arrays in the State of Alaska!  This system produces over 22,000 watts (22 KW) of power using 88 Sharp 240 watt modules.  The entire array is 77 feet long and 30 feet high, mounted on a large and well engineered steel superstructure.  The array is as large as most commercial buildings in the Tok area.  DC power from the array is fed into twin 3-phase Fronius 11.4 KW inverters, which provide 100% of the power needs of Northern Energy during daylight hours.  This is probably the first and only solar-powered gas station in Alaska as well!  Imagine the irony of using clean renewable energy to pump petroleum fuel into vehicles.  But, the bottom line is, the large monthly electrical bill will be drastically reduced at this facility, making for a short payback period.  Working with the owners of Northern Energy, Wolf Solar Electric is proud to have designed one of the greatest solar power systems in the State of Alaska.

Tiekel River Lodge - Phase II.  After reporting a 50% reduction in energy costs from the installation of a single solar array and wind turbine during the summer of 2011 the owners contacted Wolf Solar Electric to double the system size.  During July and August of 2012, an additional 720 watts of solar power was installed on a separate pole mount, in addition to a 2nd 1 KW wind turbine on a 50 foot tower.  The owners expect to further reduce energy costs by an additional 25-30% compared to last year, making the payback in only 12-18 months at current fuel prices. 

The 40 Mile Air hangar at the Tok Airport features a 15.8 KW solar array using Sharp Solar 240 watt modules, a Fronius grid-tie inverter, and custom made adjustable tilt racks.  While 10.5 KW of modules face due south, another 5.3 KW faces east and west to take advantage of the large sun movement during the summer months.  This is the first large system in interior Alaska to take advantage of the new Net-Metering Law, which requires utility providers to purchase renewable energy from wind or solar at a fixed rate to offset a customer's usage.