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FGCU Solar Power. FGCU Solar Power. Saving Money Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Creating a Model Supporting Academic Programs. Numbers. $14 million project $5 million from State $700,000 annual savings per year 2 mega-watt capacity 18% of the annual campus electrical supply
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FGCU Solar Power Saving Money Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Creating a Model Supporting Academic Programs
Numbers • $14 million project • $5 million from State • $700,000 annual savings per year • 2 mega-watt capacity • 18% of the annual campus electrical supply • 19 acres of land
Organization • performance contract for a solar photovoltaic system for the purpose of energy/demand reduction
Controversy • Clearing of upland space for the site. • Lack of building mounted structures.
Technical Issues • Solar panel approval for Florida. • Permitting
Other Solar Projects • Add solar hot water to South Housing buildings