University of Vermont / Burlington, VT

University of Vermont

“Alteris™ Renewables did an expert job of installing the University's solar array. We also appreciate their collaboration with our staff and students on the educational aspects of the project. Check it out at http://www.uvm.edu/solar”

Gioia Thompson, Environmental Coordinator, University of Vermont

It all started with one person — Richard Wolbach, the energy management engineer at the Physical Plant Department on campus. He had taken a class about solar energy from Leigh Seddon, adjunct professor and President of Alteris™ Renewables When the roof of the central heating plant needed replacing, he suggested a solar installation and it was approved. Alteris™ Renewables engineered and installed forty eight 120 Watt panels generating 5,760kW per year.

Installation Type Sloped Roof Solar Array
Location Burlington, VT
Type of Panel Astropower AP-1206F 120W
Date Completed Sep 2003
Type of Inverter Omnion 2400 RS232
System Size 5.00 kW
Power Generated (annual) 144,000 kWh
PV Surface Area 540 sq. ft.
1st Year Savings $1,150

  • Reduces CO2 emissions 131,906 lbs. over the life of the system

  • Equivalent to planting 616 trees

  • This is the same as eliminating 144,286 driving miles

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  • Alteris™ Renewables did an expert job of installing the University's solar array. We also appreciate their collaboration with our staff and students on the educational aspects of the project. Check it out at http://www.uvm.edu/solar

    Gioia Thompson, Environmental Coordinator, University of Vermont