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FGCU Solar Power Initiative: A Model for Campus Sustainability

FGCU's $14 million solar power project aims to save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support academic programs. With a 2-megawatt capacity, it accounts for 18% of the campus's annual electrical supply, saving $700,000 per year. The initiative covers 19 acres with a performance contract for a solar photovoltaic system, but faces controversy and technical challenges, including space clearance and permitting issues. Future plans involve adding solar hot water to South Housing buildings.

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FGCU Solar Power Initiative: A Model for Campus Sustainability

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  1. FGCU Solar Power

  2. FGCU Solar Power Saving Money Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Creating a Model Supporting Academic Programs

  3. 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

  4. Organization • performance contract for a solar photovoltaic system for the purpose of energy/demand reduction

  5. Controversy • Clearing of upland space for the site. • Lack of building mounted structures.

  6. Technical Issues • Solar panel approval for Florida. • Permitting

  7. Impact to Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  8. Compared to other SUS

  9. Other Solar Projects • Add solar hot water to South Housing buildings

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