Oct. 9, 2008 - Gap, Inc. has unveiled a 1 megawatt (MW) solar power system at its West Coast distribution center in Fresno, Calif.

The Fresno array, one of the largest in the state, covers five acres and follows the sun’s movement during the day, to increase sunlight capture by up to 25% over conventional fixed-tilt systems. Gap expects it will offset 2.5 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually.

Gap has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with MMA Renewable Ventures, which owns and operates the system. Under the arrangement, Gap purchases the electricity generated by the array, while MMA pockets the renewable energy credits associated with the project.

AT&T is currently installing a 1 MW rooftop solar array at its San Ramon, Calif. campus, according to the company's latest sustainability report.

AT&T has also signed an agreement with Austin Energy to participate in the utility's GreenChoice initiative, where 10% of the electricity purchased for all facilities in Austin, Texas, is coming from wind power.

Companies that operate in California are taking advantage of the incentives provided through the state's Million Solar Roofs initiative, signed into law in 2006.