Williams - Mystic Marine Center
Solar Photovoltaic
System Size (kW DC): 17.20
Expected Annual Electricity Generation (kWh): 16,581
Maritime Learning Center Stays Course with Solar
The newly constructed James T. Carlton Marine Science Center serves as a laboratory and classroom for college students enrolled in the Williams-Mystic maritime studies program, managed by Williams College of Williamstown, Mass.
Located on the roof of this marine science center at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut, the 80-panel, 17.20-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system is supplying approximately 30% of the building’s electrical needs. The PV system was installed by Alteris Renewables.
Environmental Benefits
Annual Emissions Avoided (lbs.) *
| CO2 |
CO |
NOX |
SO2 |
| 18,405 |
15 |
9 |
35 |
The energy produced by this system is equivalent to:
|
The needs
of 2 homes
|
 |
Removing the
emissions for 2 cars
|
 |
Planting 3 acres of trees
|
 |
Additional Information
Williams - Mystic Marine Center
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Stonington, CT 06355
William Parent
860-415-2050
bill.parent@mysticseaport.org
Are tours of this facility available? Yes
Contact: Bill.Parent@mysticseaport.org
System installed by:
Alteris Renewables
www.alterisinc.com
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* Learn about how we calculate avoided emissions here