November, 2010. Wind turbine completed with Mt. Jefferson in the background.
March, 2013. PV panels completed on shop.
March 1, 2014. Santiam Valley Ranch is honored as Sustainable Small Business of the Year.
March, 2013. PV panels completed on horse barn.
July, 2016: Home destroyed by fire. Solar panels were reapplied in 2018.
May, 2018: Reconstruction of home destroyed by fire in 2016
May, 2013. PV panels completed on home.
Our Story: Santiam Valley Ranch Wind Turbine Project, 2009-2010
Our Story: Wind Turbine Repair, 2017
Our Story: LED Lighting, 2018
IN 2021, we applied to Energy Trust of Oregon to install a variable frequency drive on the irrigation pump. Specifications were to replace the old 5 hp irrigation pump and install a 20 hp irrigation pump. An additional requirement was that the VFD is set to control an average discharge pressure of 75 psig (pounds per square inch guage) or less.
The purpose of the VFD is to control the speed and torque of electric motors by modulating the frequency of the power they receive, allowing for precise and efficient motor control. Benefits include energy savings, improved system performance and extended equipment lifespan by allowing pumps to adjust speed based on demand.
The overall cost to install the VFD was $8,848.04. and was completed in May of 2024. Energy Trust reimbursed $771 to help offset the cost.
Our Story: Santiam Valley Ranch Photovoltaic (PV) Project, 2011-2013
Photo of Carrie at Santiam Valley Ranch on the Cover: Oregon Department of Energy, February 26, 2016, "Oregon Department of Energy Announces $1.5 Million for Renewable Energy Projects Across the State"
Our Story: Santiam Valley Ranch Residence Photovoltaic (PV) Project, 2012-2013
Our Story: Santiam Valley Ranch Photovoltaic (PV) Project, 2014-2016
Our Story: Photovoltaic Repairs, 2017
Our Story: Photovoltaic Repairs, 2018