Sun Shines On EMU Solar Panels

Bright Days May Lead To Shorter Payback Period

Posted: September 6, 2012

By EMILY SHARRER

Tony Smith, associate professor at Eastern Mennonite University, says the solar panels atop the school’s Hartzler Library have been performing above expectations since their installation in 2010.(Photos by Nikki Fox / DN-R)
The solar panels atop Eastern Mennonite University’s Hartzler Library have been performing above expectations since their installation in 2010.

HARRISONBURG — Sunnier-than-expected days over the past six months have led to Eastern Mennonite University’s solar power system soaking in more energy than anticipated.

 

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