OEC Solar Park Tour
Nick Shumaker, Manager of System Engineering at Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, will be providing a tour of the OEC Solar Park in Norman which will offer participants an exciting opportunity to explore the 2.0 MW solar facility and learn about its innovative renewable energy solutions. Attendees will gain insights into the technology and benefits of solar power, including its role in reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainability. The tour provides a comprehensive understanding of the solar farm's operations and impact. This event is perfect for anyone interested in green energy and sustainable practices, making it a valuable educational experience!
Nick Shumaker is the Manger of System Engineering at Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, located in Norman Oklahoma. Nick serves as the National Chair of NRECA’s Transmission and Distribution Engineering Committee (TDEC) as well as National Chair of TDEC’s Subcommittee for System Reliability. His team at OEC has reduced outages by 70% in the last 12 years, making OEC the most reliable electric utility in the state. Nick worked with NRECA on Achieving Cooperative Community Equitable Solar Sources (ACCESS), which researched how to make solar energy affordable for communities with fewer financial resources. Nick is also working with Bergey Wind Power on Business Model for Rural Cooperative Distributed Wind Microgrids through the DOE’s Wind Energy Technologies Office.
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- 5580 E. Robinson Street
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- Norman, Oklahoma
- United States 73026
- Starts 24 August 2025 05:00 AM UTC
- Ends 14 September 2025 05:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge