Comments on: More Solar Energy Projects In the Works

By: Matt Kadwell

Matt Kadwell — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:22:35 +0000

Steve, I think they mean that they use 300kW/hrs of electricity per month. Then a 1kW peak output solar installation would product about 1/3 of the electricity needed at the home. One kilowatt hour is 1000 watts for one hour. A 23 watt light bulb used for 8 hours a day times 30 days would use 5,520 watt hours or 5.5kW/hrs in a month.

By: fridgeman

fridgeman — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:25:15 +0000

I drive and/or run on S. Seventh daily, and I never knew that it was an official Historic District. The map on the city website removed my doubt after reading this article. [link] I hope the HDC sees fit to come out strongly in favor of solar and other energy efficiency measures.

By: Jack F.

Jack F. — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:17:19 +0000

It IS fun, I must admit, watching the dance between the Solar Shirts and the History Must Be Saved At All Costs Shirts. Lol.

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:14:10 +0000

This is responsible and laudable behavior by the theater and will result in more participation in their future fundraising drives.

I suppose Jack F. doesn’t fix a leaky faucet in his home or take the time to turn off any lights that have been turned on until he’s made enough money to live the rest of his life on.

By: Jack F.

Jack F. — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:57:01 +0000

“As another factor in choosing Michigan Theater, Bona also cites the willingness of the theater’s staff – including executive director Russ Collins – to work with XSeed and fundraise, bringing in money to fund future projects.”

Glad to hear all the regular Michigan Theater fund raising needs are taken care of and the staff has time to work on this as well. Does that mean I won’t be getting any further MT letters asking for dollars for the actual theater?

By: Solar Panels Phoenix

Solar Panels Phoenix — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:29:57 +0000

This article was very thorough, especially for an intern. Thanks. It is so encouraging to read about new solar projects. Pretty soon they will be run of the mill. I remember reading 20 years ago how every US home would one day have a computer and it was hard to imagine at the time. I know one day every US home will use some form of solar power one day soon.

By: Steve Bean

Steve Bean — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:11:21 +0000

“He said they use about 3 kilowatts of energy each month, and that the solar panels would likely generate about 1 kilowatt.”

I’m guessing that he meant 3 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity (not including other “energy”) per day on average (which is low–and appropriately so for someone considering a PV installation–if it holds up through both the summer and winter), but that’s a guess. Can someone clarify?