The 42-kW PV system (with 11-kWh batteries) provides 100% of the power to the visitor center.
| Location | Barstow, California |
| System Type | Photovoltaic (PV) |
| System Size | 42 kW |
| Installation Cost | Not available |
| Project Completion | 1998 |
| Project Savings | Reduced fuel costs |
| Load Service Area | Hole-in-the-Wall Visitor Center |
| Project Champion | Dave Paulissen |
| FEMP Assistance | Design development, design review, funding assistance, and system performance evaluation |
Mojave National Preserve is an early pioneer of the NPS Go Green campaign. Beyond the Hole-in-the-Wall Visitor Center area, a large bank of solar panels is tucked behind rocks, preserving visual quality. The PV panels provide power to the visitor center and have mostly eliminated the need for a noisy diesel generator.
