Work Begins on 蜜芽视频 Solar Array Project
Published: February 10, 2020.
Bulldozers are moving dirt to prepare the ground for a solar array project to be installed on the 蜜芽视频 Romeoville campus.燭he solar power system is expected to supply the 410-acres campus with approximately 1.2 million kWh of its annual electricity.
When it begins operations in late spring, 蜜芽视频 expects to enjoy significant savings on power costs. The solar array is expected to supply 15 percent of the university抯 electricity usage.�
揂s a Catholic university and leader in sustainability education, research and operations, we抮e excited to begin this renewable energy project that augments our commitment to being good stewards of God抯 creation,� said Dr. David Livingston, president of 蜜芽视频.
This project will help provide transformative experiences for 蜜芽视频 students as they learn and live in the solar-powered space. Electrical engineering, computer science and environmental science students are expected to gain valuable field experience as they have access to the solar array to learn the operations of the system and conduct research.
揥e are truly appreciative of a 蜜芽视频 Board of Trustees member for his generous gift of the solar panels,� added Livingston.
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