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| History - Photovoltaic Power Installation |
| On February 26-27, 1999, Energía Total, Ltd., or "Total Energy", completed installation of a photovoltaic (PV) solar electric power system. This 20 kw photovoltaic (PV) power system was funded by a grant worth approximately $14,000 from PNM (Public Service Company of New Mexico) through the Enchantment Energy Trust program - part of PNM’s “green energy initiatives”. Here is the press release in HTML format and PDF format. This system made the lead story in the Sideral Times, the official TAAS newsletter. The image below was part of the proposal submitted to PNM by TAAS and Energía. ![]() |
| Photovoltaic Panels |
| Batteries |
| Inverter |
| Wiring |
| Grill Installation |
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Carl Frisch, Robert Ortega, and Jon Pendley reinstall the BBQ in the picnic area while the Energia staff work on the PV system. |
| About Energía Total, Ltd. |
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Energía Total, Ltd., or "Total Energy", is a minority-owned 8(a) small
business, which is duly incorporated in the State of New Mexico to provide
technical and management services in the areas of conventional and renewable
energy, and the environment. In April 1996, President Ronald Orozco began
providing consulting services to government, private and nonprofit clients
as a sole proprietorship. He based his business on 15 years of hands-on
experience in rural electrification program design, engineering, and
implementation in the Southwestern United States and Latin America. In July 1996, Energía Total, Ltd. evolved into a corporate platform from which a growing roster of engineers, environmental trainers, technicians, and community development specialists provide targeted or combined expertise and resources. The company's solid experience with government contracting regulations and accounting, as well as the international work history of its President and Associates, give Energía Total a cutting-edge perspective on national and international energy and environmental management challenges. Energía Total has recently expanded its offering of energy services to include renewable energy equipment supply and installation in response to client requests for turn-key solar systems. The establishment of dealership arrangements with various equipment manufacturers and major distributors of renewable energy products now allows Energía Total to provide competitively-priced turn-key services from initial client interviews and program definition through equipment installation and operations and maintenance. Business Philosophy and Strategy Energy and environmental issues facing us today call for innovative solutions. Through a blend of technical expertise, community development and institution-building capabilities, Energía Total aims to design sound technical solutions that respect the environment and the people affected. Services
Energía Total, Ltd. has formal arrangements with over a dozen Associates, including the following:
Energía Total, Ltd. 451 W. Medowlark Lane Corrales, NM 87048 (505) 890-1534 Ron Orozco, President |
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