Bethlehem Central Middle School / Delmar, NY

Bethlehem Central Middle School

“The Science faculty is incorporating solar concepts into Middle School science and technology courses. The PV system enhances our curriculum by providing students with kinesthetic, real-world learning opportunities in the field of solar science.”

Dave Ksanznak, Principal, Bethlehem Central Middle School

The goal of the Board of Education of the Bethlehem Central School District is to teach energy conservation and efficiency to district students through innovative, motivational, and interactive instruction. The NYSERDA “School Power…Naturally” program and a donation from Ameresco helped them further that goal by funding a solar installation at their school. The 2kW PV solar system designed and installed by Alteris™ Renewables in 2004, provides many hands-on opportunities to do just that.

Installation Type Vertical Wall Mount Solar Array
Location Delmar, NY
Type of Panel Astropower AP-1206F 120W
Date Completed Dec 2005
Type of Inverter Sunny Boy SWR 2100U
System Size 2.00 kW
Power Generated (annual) 56,823 kWh
PV Surface Area 250 sq. ft.
1st Year Savings $400

  • Reduces CO2 emissions 58,375 lbs. over the life of the system

  • Equivalent to planting 272 trees

  • This is the same as eliminating 63,854 driving miles

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  • The Science faculty is incorporating solar concepts into Middle School science and technology courses. The PV system enhances our curriculum by providing students with kinesthetic, real-world learning opportunities in the field of solar science.

    Dave Ksanznak, Principal, Bethlehem Central Middle School