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Description

One potential method for acheiving the 2015 iCAP goal for on-campus solar is to retrofit existing campus buildings with rooftop solar.  The amount of sun shine on each roof, the viability of the building itself, and the funding mechanisms all need to be reviewed and resolved for this idea to be implemented.  The viability for each building includes approval from the Architectural Review Committee, agreement of the building occupant facility leaders, and structural and electrical viability for the building.  As of 2016, the financial payback for solar photovoltaics is not strong enough to easily justify the up-front costs, so alternative funding solutions are needed.

Background

Student efforts have assisted with the formulation of this project proposal.  The potential for rooftop solar on existing campus buildings was evaluated in a systematic fashion, starting with an aerial review of all existing campus buildings in the University District.

  1. Rooftop Photovoltaic Master List – Brendan McDonnell reviewed all campus facilities for rooftop solar potential in PVWatts.
  2. Architecture Review Committee first cut – yes, no, or maybe for large building roofs
  3. F&S roofing subject matter experts review – Corey Weil facilitated Spring 2016
  4. Project Plan Development – Niharika Kishore coordinated Summer 2016

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Project Team

  • Primary Contact:

    Morgan Johnston

    Team Members:

    • Brendan McDonnell
    • Corey Weil
    • Niharika Kishore

Dates

  • Proposed October 21, 2015
    Proposed by 2015 iCAP
    Investigated July 1, 2015
    Investigated by Brendan McDonnell

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Project details last updated on: 10/19/2017. Check Project Updates for recent activity.