Location: 150 Technology Drive, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

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

Solar Panels: Siemens SM-50 Modules

Solar Project Electricity Generation: 1 Kilowatt or 1,000 watts

Connections to school: 1Kw are grid tied to the school through a Sunny Boy 1800 inverter

Number of Students: Mr. Sigmon's six Engineering and Architectural Design classes and Mr. Richardson's three 9th grade Environmental Science classes were involved during the actual construction of the panels. Total student involvement- 200. There are 620 total students at the Gereau Center.

Number of Floors: 2

Telephone: (540) 483-5446

Fax: (540) 483-5788

Contacts: Mr. Neil Sigmon, and Mr. John Richardson

Contacts email address:
Neil Sigmon- nsigmon@frco.k12.va.us
John Richardson- jrichardson@frco.k12.va.us

Comments:The Gereau Center for Applied Technology and Career Exploration was built as a result of Franklin County Voters approving a 14.7 million dollar bond referendum in November of 1994- 6.5 million dollars was used to complete the Gereau Center. All Middle School Students in Franklin County are afforded the Gereau Center Experience.