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Interested in renewable energy? Want to hike through a farm of 149 colossal wind turbines and fields of solar panels? Join this special TOP trip to the Wild Horse Wind farm near Ellensburg, WA. The tour will include a hike through the farm and an exploration of the Puget Sound Energy Renewable Energy Center. The wind turbines at Wild Horse have the capacity to generate up to 273 megawatts (MW) of electricity. The solar-power installation, one of the Northwest's largest, can generate up to 502 kilowatts of electricity. Puget Sound Energy?s Renewable Energy Center offers a first-hand look at how these elements are turned into electricity. Explore the diverse educational displays at the Renewable Energy Center to learn more about wind and solar technology, as well as the area's unique natural history. Outdoor trails lead to a solar array, blade, turbine generator, gearbox, and additional displays. This trip will be led by Mason Rolph, Hana, and Cole.

Price: $20

Pre-trip meeting attendance required on April 12^th at 5:00pm in CRC 113.

Can?t afford this trip? Apply for a Fee Reduction here: http://www.evergreen.edu/recreation/top-trips