A possible solution is to retrofit the parking lot with solar canopies and use the energy captured from the sun to supplement electricity from the grid.
An overview of the solar energy facts, the process, and the equipment that can help us solve our problem [11].
1- Solar Panels
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3- Electrical Panel
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The solar panels are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity throughout the day.
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The AC electricity is sent from the inverter to the electrical panel to power the lights and appliances with solar energy. The electrical panel is often called a "breaker box."
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2- Inverter
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4- Utility Meter
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This device converts the DC electricity generated by the solar panels into the alternating current (AC) electricity.
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The utility meter measures energy use. It actually goes backward when the system generates more power than it immediately needs. This excess solar energy offsets the energy you use at night.
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5- Utility Grid
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6- Power Monitoring System
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The University is still connected to the grid. It will need power from the utility company at night, but don’t worry. The cost is offset by any excess solar energy the University puts into the grid during the day.
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This sysem will continuously track energy production and ensures that te power system is running smoothly. It can even alert a repair crew in an event a problem arises.
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