Lake Metroparks, Farmpark

Project Partners: - Vote For Change Renewable Energy Project - The American Solar Energy Society Installer: Aaron Godwin, The Renaissance Group Location: Kirtland, Ohio Capacity: 1 KW Type of Power: Solar Placed into Service: September 2006 Project Links: Lake Metro Parks - Farmpark

Visitors will learn about the potentials and characteristics of solar power through controlling an interactive photovoltaic array tracker. As they attempt to optimize the array's relationship to the Sun, a pond fountain will change height as a direct result of the power produced. Visitors will also see real time data displays and learn from system graphics and diagrams. The overall system will also display data continuosly to the web to allow those interested in the systems performance to see data remotely. The installation will also act as an attraction for the facility's other renewable energy installations and as a statement of Farmpark's overall commitment to sustainability.