FAQs

Some Frequently Asked Questions are...

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Q: When was the system installed?

A: Our system was installed on November 20th, 2010, and began contributing power to our school over Winter Break, on December 27th, 2010.

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Q: How big is the system?

A:  The array is comprised of eleven 235 watt photovoltaic panels, for a total system size of 2.6 kilowatts.

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Q: How much electricity does the system generate?

A: The system produces hundreds of kilowatt hours every month, which is enough to power a small house.

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Q:  How much Carbon Dioxide is kept out of the atmosphere because of the solar panels?

A:  More than 600 lbs of Carbon Dioxide is saved per month, which is the equivalent of the burning of over 60 gallons of gas because of our system.

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Q:  How was the project funded?

A:  All aspects of the project were paid for by grants and donations.  No funding came from Fairfax County Public Schools.

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Q: How much money does the system save on power?

A: The solar energy saves our school hundreds of dollars in energy bills every year.

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Q: How long will a typical solar panel array last?

A: A solar panel array can last for 30 years or more.

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