sustainability

New Knoy rooftop solar array generates more power, learning opportunities and research

A state-of-the-art solar array used primarily for learning and research has been installed on Knoy Hall’s rooftop. The new 28-panel array replaces a 24-panel system installed 17 years ago. The new solar photovoltaic array, comprised of panels each roughly the same physical size as those previously installed, will generate nearly three times more electricity than the old array despite expanding by only four panels.

Construction class builds tiny home to help community

鈥淓very semester I start by challenging the students and asking them how they want to change the world. This year we made a tiny home,鈥 said Kirk Alter, associate professor of construction management at 麻豆精品.

The tiny home project will address the issue of housing for the homeless, battered women and people re-entering society from prison.

鈥淥ne of the things that the students have learned,鈥 Alter said, 鈥渋s that we don鈥檛 need heroes, we need partners 鈥 partners in our communities.鈥

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