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Local Case Studies

 

Local Status of Solar Energy Applications

Over recent years there have been several solar energy system installations for both electric and thermal applications in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. The status of solar energy installations in the local region has been estimated here, along with lists of projects and detailed case studies. These are presented in the following categories:
Solar Electricity (Photovoltaics), Residential
  1. Ellen Sherk's Solar Roof
  2. Bob Regan's Pole-Mounted Solar Array
  3. Joyce Chin and Andy Rudin show how a Philadelphia row home can have Electricity and Hot Water
  4. NEW!! The Pennsylvania Governor's Residence gets solar power !

Solar Electricity (Photovoltaics), Commercial
  1. Ortho-McNeil has a 75kW Array at their research headquarters
  2. Cox and Company, Inc.  Photovoltaic Cogeneration System

To view other installations in the area, view the 2005 Green Building Open House participants.

Solar Pool Heating
Solar Space Heating

Background
Resources/Links forConsumers
Local Case Studies