Allen Park Middle School turns on new solar panels

Thursday, May 13, 2010 | Source: metromode
The energy dials are starting to spin backwards at Allen Park Middle School now that it has installed nine solar panels.

The two-kilowatt photovoltaic solar awning was turned on earlier this spring. It now produces energy for the building and serves as an education tool for students.

"klsdj," says Mark Lowe, an assistant principal at Allen Park Middle School.

A $50,000 Energy Works Michigan Grant made the project possible. Allen Park is the first school district in the state to utilize these grants and install a solar system. It now supplies clean energy for the school (and makes its money when school is out) but also monitors weather conditions and teaches students about alternative energy and the weather.

The system was installed in the Middle School Pride Club Courtyard between the lunchroom and the art room and is visible to the public.

Source: Allen Park Public Schools
Writer: Jon Zemke
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