Energy

Introduction

For most institutions, energy consumption is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, which cause global climate change. Implementing conservation measures and switching to renewable sources of energy can help institutions save money and protect them from utility rate volatility. Renewable energy may be generated locally and allow campuses to support local economic development. Furthermore, institutions can help shape markets by creating demand for cleaner, renewable sources of energy.

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64 MW Warwick Solar Farm

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

Q's 64 megawatt Warwick Solar farm is powering UQ to be 100 per cent renewable.

Fast facts - Over 200,000 solar panels - Clean energy generated is sufficient to power ...

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28.8 kW Roof Top Mount Pinjarra Hills

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

Situated in Queensland's beautiful rural landscape, the Pinjarra Hills campus is a 282-hectare site where varied research activities take place.

The first solar pv system of this site was ...

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12.6 kW Roof Top Mount Research Laboratories

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The roof-top PV installation on the research laboratories is similar to that located on the teaching block: a 12.6 kWp array with panels mounted parallel to the roof.

Electrical ...

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16.8 kW Roof Top Mount Boat Shed

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The boatshed has 16.8 kWp of roof mounted PV panels. The panels are installed parallel with the low angle roof line and are arranged symmetrically either side of the ...

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25.2 kW Roof Top Mount Administration and Teaching Facility

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The administration and teaching blocks each have a 12.6 kWp roof-mounted PV array making the total installation 25.2 kWp.

Modules are installed parallel with the roof on the ...

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226.5 kW Roof Top Mount PACE

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) Institute is UQ's core learning precinct for pharmaceutical sciences and research.

This centre hosts seminar rooms, state-of-the-art laboratories as well as specialised ...

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40 kW Roof Top Mount Moreton Bay Research Station

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Moreton Bay Research Station (MBRS) is on the Moreton Bay side of North Stradbroke Island, in the community of Dunwich.

A 40 kWp rooftop PV system was installed on ...

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102.5 kW Roof Top Mount Library Warehouse Building 8248

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Gatton Libray Warehouse is a state of the art environmentally-controlled facility built to store and safeguard key bibliographic material (e.g. books, journals, documents and archives). Its 102.5 ...

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25 kW Roof Top Mount Electrical Substation Building 8167

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

Gatton's Building 8167 is an important element in the campus infrastructure.

It houses a major electrical substation and shelters a vital back-up power generator. Its location and orientation makes ...

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630 kW Single-Axis Tracking Array Gatton Solar Research Facility

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The 630kW single-axis tracking array is made up of PV panels mounted on a single axis that tilts from east to west throughout the day to maximise energy output.

While ...

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630 kW Fixed-Tilt Array Gatton Solar Research Facility

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The fixed-tilt arrays make up the majority of PV panels in the Gatton Solar Research Facility.

It comprises of three identical 630 kW systems: the west array, the centre array ...

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630 kW Dual-Axis Tracking Array Gatton Solar Research Facility

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The 630kW dual-axis tracking array comprises of 160 individual trackers, each with a peak output power of 4.275 kW.

These trackers are capable of a 340-degree slewing motion and ...

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164 kW Roof Top Mount Warehouse Building (No. 99)

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

As well as providing key storage and logistical services, the Warehouse Building (No.99) has also become provider of renewable energy and a vital link for green transport on the ...

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40.2 kW Roof Top Mount Upland Road Clinics Complex

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Upland Road Clinics Complex is fitted with a 40.2 kW in solar PV array.

The seven systems comprising this PV installation were installed with great care to protect ...

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443 kW Roof Top Mount UQ Centre

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The 433kWp PV installation at the UQ Centre is the largest on campus.

The centre's extensive, gently sloping roof area, which is free of obstructions, as well as the ...

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89.76 kW Roof Top Mount Sir Llew Edwards Building

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Sir Llew Edwards Building has several features including water harvesting, strategic shading and a substantial photovoltaic installation.

Most of the solar panels on the building's roof are laid ...

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34.66 kW Roof Top Mount Queensland Bioscience Precinct

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Queensland Bioscience Precinct (QBP) is a collaborative research facility dedicated to human, animal and plant biotechnological research.

With a footprint of 35,000 square meters, the QPB comprises four ...

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13.4 kW Roof Top Mount Prentice Building

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Prentice Building accommodates the university's Information Technology Service and Property and Facilities Division and is the site of the main data centre on the St Lucia Campus.

The ...

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15.23 kW Roof Top Mount Pedestrian Link Bridge

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Pedestrian Link Bridge demonstrates how walkways and pedestrian infrastructure can play an important role in UQ’s shift to more sustainable energy.

The bridge provides a covered walkway for ...

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339 kW Roof Top Mount Multi Level Carpark 2

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

This is the second of two nearly identical buildings. Almost 339 kWP of PV has been installed on its undulating roof. Some panels have been laid flat on the roof ...

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339 kW Roof Top Mount Multi Level Carpark 1

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

This is one of two nearly identical multilevel car parking buildings. Its near flat roof and absence of shading structures often found on other buildings, such as exhaust cowls and ...

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42.25 kW Roof Top Mount Learning and Innovation Building

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Learning and Innovation Building (LIB) is UQ's hub for technology-assisted learning.

In keeping with the university's sustainability goals, the building was designed with cutting-edge green design features ...

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54.3 kW Roof Top Mount Joyce Ackroyd Building

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Joyce Ackroyd Building building has a PV system which is capable of producing up to 80,000 kWh of clean energy a year.

The 54.3 kWp system of ...

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116.5 kW Roof Top Mount John Hines & Physiology Lecture Theatre Buildings

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The John Hines and Physiology Lecture Theatre buildings jointly feature a 116.5 kWp solar PV system.

This PV installation has been equipped with power optimisers designed to improve power ...

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133.62 kW Roof Top Mount James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Mayne Centre building houses the UQ Art Museum. As well as being home to more than 4000 museum pieces, the building is also renowned for its award-wining architecture.

The ...

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138 kW Roof Top Mount Global Change Institute Building

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Global Change Institute (GCI) living building is UQ's flagship sustainability project, providing a focal point for the university’s initiative in sustainable education and research.

The GCI building ...

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66.5 kW Roof Top Mount General Purpose South Building

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The General Purpose South building is fitted-out with a 66.5 kWp solar PV system.

This installation and the re-commissioning of HVAC and hot water systems, have led to a ...

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66.5 kW Roof Top Mount General Purpose North 3 Building

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The General Purpose North 3 Building has a 66.5 kWp PV system, one of several initiatives aimed at reducing the building's carbon footprint.

With 266 PV modules occupying ...

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8.4 kW Concentrating Photovoltaic Array

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The 6 x 7 metre Solar Focus, or Concentrating Array, has 560 parabolic mirror units that target and concentrate sunlight several hundred-fold onto high efficiency, triple junction solar cells.

A ...

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51.5 Roof Top Mount Colin Clark Building

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Colin Clark building has been fitted with a 51.5 kWp solar PV system.

With this installation, all suitable building rooftops within the commerce precinct of the St Lucia ...

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34.32 kW Roof Top Mount Axon Building

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Axon Building (No. 47) is now part of the wider sustainable energy network at UQ.

With most of its T8 light fittings retrofitted with energy saving LEDs and the ...

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95.75 kW Roof Top Mount Advanced Engineering Building

  • University of Queensland (QLD)

The Advanced Engineering Building (AEB) achieves a high standard in ecological sustainability.

The energy efficient mixed-mode air conditioning system allows natural ventilation during cooler periods supplemented with tempered air, precooled ...

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3.8 MW Roof Top Mount Village Market

  • Kenyon College (OH)

Students from Kenyon College's Solar Power Systems class flipped the switch on the campus' newest solar power array, which was installed on the south-facing roof of the Village Market ...

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19.2 kW PV Solar Array Kenyon Farm

  • Kenyon College (OH)

The Kenyon Farm hosts a 19.2 kilowatt (kW) photovoltaic solar array which is mounted to the western side of the barn. The project was developed by the Office of ...

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81 kW Roof Top Mount Kresge Centennial Hall

  • Northwestern University (IL)

Originally constructed in 1954, Kresge Centennial Hall was renovated to create a modern, comfortable, healthy, and green work and study environment for students, faculty, and staff. Renewable energy was also ...

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25 kW Pole-Mounted PV Systems Crop and Animal Research and Education Center

  • University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)

Since 2010, the UMass Amherst Crop and Animal Research and Education Center in South Deerfield, MA, has been home to a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic array. The 106-panel, 25-kilowatt PV is ...

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336 kW Solar Canopies: Robsham Visitor Center

  • University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)

In 2015, the university installed three large solar photovoltaic parking canopies at the Robsham Memorial Center for Visitors, which are capable of producing an estimated 330,000 kilowatt hours of ...

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5.5 MW:15,000+ Solar Panels on 5 Buildings & 2 Parking Lots

  • University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)

In 2017, UMass Amherst installed over 15,000 photovoltaic panels across campus, providing 5.5 megawatts (DC) of clean electrical power for the campus to use for a heavily discounted ...

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56.1 kW Roof Top Mount Science and Engineering Building

  • College of Lake County (IL)

CLC has 187 solar PV panels (56.1 kW) on its Science and Engineering Building. 5,127 kWh of electricity was produced in 2019.

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540 kW Roof Top Mount: Donald E. Young Center

  • Black Hills State University (SD)

Donald E. Young Sports & Fitness Center: 540.36 kW DC - 1,422 solar panels

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36 kW Roof Top Mount Facilities Services Building

  • Black Hills State University (SD)

Facilities Services Building: 35.64 kW DC - 108 solar panels

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137 kW Roof Top Mount: EY Berry Library-Learning Centers

  • Black Hills State University (SD)

E.Y. Berry Library-Learning Centers: 136.8 kW DC - 360 solar panels

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82 kW Roof Top Mount Life Sciences Building

  • Black Hills State University (SD)

Kathryn Johnson Life Sciences Laboratory: 82.1 kW DC - 216 solar panels

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70 kW Roof Top Mount Bordeaux Hall

  • Black Hills State University (SD)

There are approximately 2,500+ solar panels installed on Bordeaux Hall, Thomas Hall, Life Science, Library, Facilities Services, & Donald Young Center Rooftops. They produce just over 1MW replacing 15 ...

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69 kW Roof Top Mount Thomas Hall

  • Black Hills State University (SD)

There are approximately 2,500+ solar panels installed on Bordeaux Hall, Thomas Hall, Life Science, Library, Facilities Services, & Donald Young Center Rooftops. They produce just over 1MW replacing 15 ...

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2.5 kW Solar PV System Natural History Museum

  • Cal Poly Humboldt (CA)

A 2.5 kW system on the Natural History Museum.

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2.5 kW Solar PV System Campus Center for Appropriate Technology

  • Cal Poly Humboldt (CA)

A 2.5 kW system on the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology.

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12.5 kW Solar PV System Music A Building

  • Cal Poly Humboldt (CA)

A 12.5 kW system on the Music A building.

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20 kW Solar Roof Top Mount Schatz Energy Research Center

  • Cal Poly Humboldt (CA)

A new 20 kW system on top of the Schatz Energy Research Center installed in September 2018.

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9 kW Solar PV Roof Top Mount South Hall

  • Bard College (NY)

9kW roof-top photovoltaic array installed in 2014.

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