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Senate Committee Makes Commitment to Solar Energy Research at Portland State
The offices of Sen. Gordon Smith (R–Ore.) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D–Ore.) have notified Portland State that the Senate Appropriations Committee has included $300,000 in funding for PSU’s Solar Photovoltaic Test Facility System, Materials & Installation Project in H.R. 2419, the Energy and Water Appropriations bill. This would be the first large-scale solar test facility installation on a university campus to be used primarily as an educational and research tool. The bill now moves to the Senate floor.
“I want to thank Senator Smith and Senator Wyden for their support of this venture,” said PSU President Daniel O. Bernstine. “This project demonstrates Portland State University’s leadership role in sustainability and will not only provide energy savings for the University, but also educational opportunities for the campus community and for the region.”
The Solar Photovoltaic Test Facility System, Materials & Installation Project installation is a 25 kW solar array system to be located on the roof of Cramer Hall (1721 SW Broadway, Portland, Ore.), one of Portland State University’s main academic buildings. The project will provide educational opportunities and research value, while supporting the market for solar energy technologies. The initial installation will allow for direct comparisons of the mix of solar equipment components and how their placement, and enhancement of that equipment, can be measured for effectiveness and efficiency. This flexibility will allow research to be conducted to develop better ways to harness and use solar power.
Portland State University will use the project to continue its work as a leader in building a sustainable urban campus. In its multiple roles as educational institution, employer, corporate citizen and property manager, the University recognizes its inherent responsibility to conduct its activities in an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable manner. This dedication to sustainability includes demonstrating a commitment to clean, renewable energy sources. For more information on solar research at Portland State University, contact Carl Wamser, professor of Chemistry, 503-725-4261 or wamserc@pdx.edu. Additional information about Portland State’s commitment to sustainability can be found at www.sustain.pdx.edu.
Source:
Deborah Murdock (503-725-5040)
PSU Government Relations
For Immediate Release (#05-094)
“I want to thank Senator Smith and Senator Wyden for their support of this venture,” said PSU President Daniel O. Bernstine. “This project demonstrates Portland State University’s leadership role in sustainability and will not only provide energy savings for the University, but also educational opportunities for the campus community and for the region.”
The Solar Photovoltaic Test Facility System, Materials & Installation Project installation is a 25 kW solar array system to be located on the roof of Cramer Hall (1721 SW Broadway, Portland, Ore.), one of Portland State University’s main academic buildings. The project will provide educational opportunities and research value, while supporting the market for solar energy technologies. The initial installation will allow for direct comparisons of the mix of solar equipment components and how their placement, and enhancement of that equipment, can be measured for effectiveness and efficiency. This flexibility will allow research to be conducted to develop better ways to harness and use solar power.
Portland State University will use the project to continue its work as a leader in building a sustainable urban campus. In its multiple roles as educational institution, employer, corporate citizen and property manager, the University recognizes its inherent responsibility to conduct its activities in an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable manner. This dedication to sustainability includes demonstrating a commitment to clean, renewable energy sources. For more information on solar research at Portland State University, contact Carl Wamser, professor of Chemistry, 503-725-4261 or wamserc@pdx.edu. Additional information about Portland State’s commitment to sustainability can be found at www.sustain.pdx.edu.
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Source:
Deborah Murdock (503-725-5040)
PSU Government Relations
For Immediate Release (#05-094)
