A place for sustainable industry to grow and thrive.
Located on prime industrial land, between Culver and Gaffin Road in southeast Salem, this 80-acre site is poised to attract companies involved in renewable energy research, manufacturing, and related services to Salem and the region. The property is zoned Industrial Business Campus (IBC) and has been subdivided to include a mixture of small (2-5 acre) and mid size (10-15 acre or more) lots, where renewable energy producers, related research, and supporting uses can co-locate. The site has been certified “permit ready” by Oregon’s industrial site certification program. Situated just minutes from Interstate-5, 60 minutes to the Port of Portland, and 8 hours south to Sacramento, this site offers excellent access for west coast distribution, connection to Oregon’s major ports, and beyond. The City of Salem and the surrounding region offers a ready and skilled workforce and willing and motivated partners.
SANYO Solar - Anchor Tenant
The City of Salem welcomed SANYO Solar of Oregon, LLC as anchor tenant to the SRETC at a groundbreaking ceremony on October 15, 2008. SANYO constructed and opened a 130,000 SF facility to manufacture silicon ingot and solar wafers on the first 19.77 acres (on the southern portion of the site). The facility opened in November 2009 and employs 200 people.
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Portland General Electric (PGE) – Redundant Power Supply
PGE has constructed a 25 mega watt electric substation on the northern five acres of the SRETC. The substation provides a redundant, dedicated power supply for SANYO and future users of the Center.
Project Schedule
- Groundbreaking (October 15, 2008)
- Site Permitting (December 08- May 09)
- Construction of Public Infrastructure (July – October 2009)
- SANYO Solar Facility Opens (November 2009)
Site Sustainability
The City of Salem aims to make the Salem Renewable Energy and Technology Center a model for sustainable industrial development. Elements of the SRETC’s sustainability program include:
- Solar powered monument entrance sign
- Energy efficient LED street lights
- Innovative stormwater management; treatment utilizing rain gardens and other methods of natural filtration
- Protecting almost eight acres of wetland for habitat plant and wildlife enhancement and riparian corridor; creating pedestrian trails to access natural areas of the site
- Encouraging users of the SRETC to purchase and/or supply a portion of power from renewable sources
- Planting native and water efficient landscaping
- Preserving established trees and vegetation, where possible
- Encouraging employees to access carpool, public transit, and alternative modes
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The American Solar Energy Society estimates that jobs in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industry are expected to grow in the U.S. from 446,000 to 3.1 Million by 2030.
Additional Information
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Staff Contact
Doug Rux - 503-588-6178
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