
This solar power project (in addition to the modest solar array that was added to the science center at Saint John's in 2008), offers a potentially major addition to the university's environmental studies curriculum, as students will now be able to study a system in operation on the Saint John's campus. Locating the facility on a college campus allows students direct access to cutting-edge technology.
Saint John's is partnering with Westwood Renewables, a Minnesota-based company that specializes in solar electric development, design, and education, to construct the solar power field. The installation of approximately 1,800 solar modules began in mid-September and was completed in late November. In addition to the power benefits, education is a major component and goal of the project.
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