Duke Energy Florida and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) on May 20th, 2015 unveiled a new solar battery project that will explore how to store and use energy from the sun. A USD 1 million grant from Duke Energy is funding the research at USFSP.
As part of the grant, a 100 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system has already been installed on the top of the university's 5th Avenue South parking garage.
The 100 kW solar array at USF St. Petersburg measures approximately 7,100 square feet, with 318 individual panels. It is a freestanding canopy with space beneath for parking. A solar PV array of this size can produce enough energy to power an electric car for half a million miles.
“This partnership gives Duke Energy and the University of South Florida additional firsthand experience in solar battery storage systems,” said Alex Glenn, state president, Duke Energy Florida.
“The innovative and cutting-edge research also provides students a real-world learning environment as we develop alternative energy solutions for our customers.”
Solar power is stored in battery systems or put onto the electric grid for immediate use
Solar power that is not used by the garage for lights, elevators and electric-vehicle charging stations is stored in battery systems or put onto the electric grid for immediate use. High-resolution data is being collected on the PV installation and on the energy storage system which is displayed on an online dashboard and several kiosks on campus.
The new larger energy storage system operates in conjunction with two smaller existing USF energy storage systems. This creates an opportunity to build upon existing battery technology while advancing clean energy solutions.
2015-05-21 | Courtesy: Duke Energy | solarserver.com © Heindl Server GmbH
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