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| Honeywell completes PV project at Luke Air Force Base Honeywell has announced the completion of a photovoltaic solar installation at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale. The solar technology is integrated into a new, 144,000-square-foot roof on the Base Exchange building that will produce 375 kilowatts of electricity - enough energy to power about 100 homes per year. Installed in two phases, the solar roof initially produced more than 122 kilowatts of power. Phase two, completed in November, added 253 kilowatts of solar capacity to help the base further offset energy costs and address federal mandates. The solar roof also includes data acquisition technology that automatically collects information on the roof and transmits it to the base's energy management control system, EMCS, for streamlined monitoring of energy output and performance. The information is Internet accessible, allowing Air Force personnel to monitor the system from any location. Honeywell expects to complete all the upgrades by the end of 2006. They will help the base cut electricity use by an estimated 12.4 million kilowatt-hours per year. In addition to the solar project, the conservation program includes a mix of other energy-saving measures, including: - Water treatment services. The base will get new automated technology to maintain the base's chilled water/air-conditioning units in a harsh desert environment. - Energy-efficient lighting. Honeywell will install fluorescent lighting that will decrease energy consumption while providing better illumination. - HVAC occupancy controls. Automated temperature controls will allow temperatures to rise when buildings are not in use, reducing consumption and equipment run-time. - EMCS. The EMCS expands the current building automation platform for centralized control of buildings and equipment. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |