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
Contacts: Randy Heaberlin, Industrial Arts Instructor
Contact's email address: 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
1- Paul G. Blazer students worked with employees of Third Sun Renewable Energy to
assemble the solar panel framework.
2- Wiring the solar panel modules proceeded under many watchful eyes.
3- Holes were drilled through the building structure to connect outside panel wiring
with interior electrical equipment.
4- Interior electrical components were carefully assembled.
5- Battery back-up helps to ensure availability of power to run class equipment
on cloudy days.
6- Wires were run from a monitor to log electric energy output data from the system.
