PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 25, 2011 - Designed and installed by Radiance Solar, the system on top of Georgia Tech's newest facility, the G. Wayne Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons, features 360 Suniva panels and 30 AET solar hot water collectors. The installation of the 86-kilowatt array will not only help to power the four-story center, but will serve to educate the students at the Institute about solar energy.
Jamie Porges, Chief Operating Officer of Radiance Solar, commented on their work done on the rooftop installation: "The Clough Center is a world class facility and Radiance Solar is excited and honored to be part of this project. Newcomb & Boyd, Cleveland Electric and Art Plumbing were great clients and partners to work with on the audi solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems."
Radiance Solar designed the Clough Commons photovoltaic system using high-efficiency solar modules manufactured by Georgia-based Suniva. "In 1992, Georgia Tech's photovoltaic research center was founded to advance the science and lower the cost of solar power," said Ajeet Rohatgi, founding director of the University Center of Excellence for Photovoltaic Research and Education (UCEP) at Georgia Tech and founder of Suniva. "This is a great moment for Georgia Tech, and for me personally, as the past 25 years of UCEP's solar research is integrated into Clough Commons to create a sustainable, energy efficient student center powered by the sun."
The system is expected to produce approximately 120,000 kWh per year, offsetting over 80 tons of carbon dioxide annually. The photovoltaic system also features SMA in dodge verters and monitoring, giving the Institute and the community the ability to track solar power production in real-time via a dedicated web portal.
"This is also a great story about solar innovation happening right here on the Georgia Tech campus," says Porges, "The solar cell technology in the Suniva modules used on this project was developed on campus about 100 yards from the Clough Center. Solar has come a long way since the solar array was installed at Georgia Tech's Natatorium in 1995. We expect the Clough Center will be the beginning of a mainstream solar trend on the Georgia Tech campus."
Alongside the photovoltaic panels, a series of 30 AET solar hot water collectors will provide over 50% of the new facility's hot water, heated by the thermal energy of the sun.
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About the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons:
In response to the growth of the Georgia Tech student body, the Institute developed the G. Wayne Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons, an estimated $85 million facility which will be dedicated to students' academic enrichment and will offer innovative learning opportunities. Named in honor of former Georgia Tech President Wayne Clough, CE 1964, MS CE 1965, in recognition of his significant commitment to undergraduate education, the Clough Commons is being constructed adjacent to the Price Gilbert Library, literally at the crossroads of campus. What will set the Clough Commons apart from other student-oriented facilities is a unique and comfortable environment outside the traditional classroom where students can take advantage of hands-on, collaborative, and technolo chevrolet gically enhanced teaching and learning opportunities.
About Radiance Solar:
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Radiance Solar LLC designs, develops and installs turnkey solar energy systems that help commercial and residential customers save money wh rc helicopter and car market place ile reducing their environmental impact. Radiance is a triple bottom-line company: people, planet, profits. Their focus is on providing outstanding customer service and helping customers determine what they need to do to save money, reduce their environmental impact and help America become energy independent.
About Suniva:
Based in metro-Atlanta, GA, Suniva® manufactures high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells and high-power solar modules using patented low-cost techniques. Led by an internationally regarded team of business executives and photovoltaic scientists, the Company leverages exclusive licenses to critical patents and patent-pending intellectual property developed by founder and CTO Dr. Ajeet Rohatgi at the Georgia Institute of Technology's University Center of Excellence for Photovoltaic Research, which is funded by the Department of Energy. Suniva sells its advanced solar cells and modules worldwide and is dedicated to making solar generated electricity cost competitive with fossil fuels. For additional information on how Suniva is making solar more sensible in the global market, please visit www.suniva.com.
Contacts: James Marlow, (404) 213-0718, james.marlow@radiancesolar.com
Mitch Leff, (404) 861-4769, mitch@leffassociates.com
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