Project Partners:
- Wells Fargo
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MidAmerican Energy
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Installer:
Baker Electric |
Location:
Des Moines, IA |
Capacity:
1.1 kW |
Type of Power:
Solar |
Placed into Service:
May 2008
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Project Links:
Wells Fargo
Des Moines School District
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Merrill Middle School is one of five schools nationally that is installing a solar panel array as a result of a Wells Fargo donation to the Solar 4R Schools program. The program is designed to teach students and communities about sustainable energy practices.
The 1.1-kilowatt solar-electric project is designed to do more than generate electricity. As a learning tool, the solar system introduces students to renewable energy technology and provides them with an opportunity to explore global energy issues in an interactive, hands-on way. The web-based data monitoring system that accompanies the installation allows students to monitor real-time system performance and to download historical data for presentation and analysis. An interactive touch-screen kiosk inside the school displays live system data and information about conservation and other renewable energy sources.
As a participant in the Solar 4R Schools program, Merrill Middle School students and teachers have committed to undertaking a variety of educational endeavors, including incorporating the Solar 4R Schools classroom exercises into the existing curriculum at the school. |
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