684kW Schott Solar installation begins production at US Army base

March 27, 2012
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A 684kW PV system for Fort Hood’s Liberty Village military housing has been activated, the US Army base’s leadership announced.  
Axium Solar installed the 3,000 Schott Solar ground-mounted PV panels on a four-acre site. Universal Services Fort Hood (USFH), owner of the project, provided funding of US$3 million and will operate and maintain the installation.
 

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