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February 05, 2014

Sparq, Nautilus and City of Lordsburg Announce Solar Project
Rio Rancho NM (SPX) Feb 05, 2014
Sparq, Nautilus Solar Energy and The City of Lordsburg, New Mexico have announced an agreement to supply solar energy to the City of the Lordsburg. The 1.5 MW solar energy project ("Project") will comprise of rooftop and ground mount solar installations for behind-the-meter applications at the city's waste water treatment plant, well pumping station, fluoride plant, city hall and fire station. The systems are expected to go on-line late in the summer of 2014. "Working with SPARQ as the devel ... read more

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