Glazer

Paul G. Glazer High School
Technology Education Department
Ashland, Kentucky

Paul G. Glazer students worked with employees of Third Sun Renewable Energy to assemble the solar panel framework

Location:
Ashland Independent School System
Blazer Boulevard
Ashland, Kentucky 41102

Array orientation:
Facing south with a 45 degree tilt to horizon

Solar Panels:
Siemans SM, 50 modules

Solar Project Electricity Generation:
1,200 watts

Number of Panels:
24 panels rated at 50 watts each

Connections to school:
1,000 watts are grid tied to the school by an Advanced Energy GC-1000 inverter which converts a nominal 48 volt system to AC. The remaining 200 watts power a stand alone system with battery back-up capacity of 8400 watt-hrs per full charge of batteries.

Number of Students:
1,050

Number of Floors:
The PV system is connected to the Industrial Arts Education building which has one floor.

Telephone:
606 327 6040 ext 3401

Fax:
606 324 0517

Contact:
Randy Heaberlin, Industrial Arts Instructor
rheaberl@ashland.k12.ky.us

Partners:
American Electric Power, Kentucky Divison of Energy, Kentucky National Energy Education Development, Parsley Sign Company, The Foundation For Environmental Education, and Third Sun Renewable Energy