Solar PV at Harvard
Business School – Shad Hall
In September 2003, an ambitious student-initiated project at the Harvard Business School led to the installation of a 192 panel photovoltaic array above Shad Hall. The 36 kilowatt installation prevents the emission of about 75,000 lbs of CO2 per year.
To learn more about the Shad Hall Photovoltaic Panel Project check out the related Green Campus Loan Fund project case study or the Harvard Gazette article. It is also highlighted on the Boston Solar Map.
FAS - Harvard Forest PV
In July 2007, the Harvard Forest installed a 10.2 kW, 60 panel photovoltaic array near their garage. The PV array supplies enough energy to run the garage and is tied to the rest of the campus for when it generates excess energy. The system's monthly performance is available online.
FAS - Science Center Building Integrated PV
In August 2007, FAS installed an 11.9 kW building integrated photovoltaic system on the Science Center roof. The system's performance is available online.
FAS - Science Center Lamp
In 2006, the Sepco single shoe box lighting system was installed in front of the Science Center. The photovoltaic panel produces 2kWh of electricity per day in summer, and approximately 0.6 kWh in winter to power an exterior light. It prevents 1,170 lbs of CO2 from being released each year.
To learn more about the lamp, check out this informational poster.
Future Projects
Interested in installing PV on your building? Check out our PV fact sheet to learn the basics.
Renewable Energy Map
Map of renewable energy projects at Harvard
