Bishop Museum powers up with solar electricity
The PV system will cut the institution's electricity bills and serve as an exhibit
From the Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Bishop Museum opened a new exhibit of sorts on May 26— a 10,800-square-foot photovoltaic system.
The system's primary purpose is to generate electricity at a savings compared with traditional utility power, but some of the 720 solar panels also will be integrated with museum educational programs tied to harnessing nature's energy.
The 170-kilowatt solar system project was installed by Energy Industries, a local energy project developer, and funded through a power purchase agreement with Solar Power Partners.
"We are extremely excited about the launch of this solar project not only because of its cost-saving benefits, but because this project will also serve as a learning tool for our visitors," said Timothy Johns, the museum’s outgoing president and CEO. "Some of the learning programs connected to this new photovoltaic system include an interpretative display and ‘Family Science Nights' here at the Mamiya Science Adventure Center."
