Project Summary: Knox County Detention Center, Knoxville, TN
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| Project Name | Knox County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Owner/Operator | Knox County, TN |
| City/County | Knoxville |
| State | Tennessee |
| Date Operational | July 2010 |
| Application | Water heating |
| Building Type | Public building |
| Building or Application Size | 1,036 Beds |
| Collector Type | Flat-plate |
| Collector Area | 12,000 ft2 |
| Collector Manufacturer | AET |
| Storage System Type | Water |
| Storage Size | 14,400 gallons |
| Auxiliary Fuel | Natural Gas |
| System Installation Contractor | FLS Energy |
| Contractor Contact | Chris Dunbar |
| Brief Project Description | The 300 panel system at the Knox County Detention Center is capable of generating 14,400 gallons of hot water per day. The system is ground mounted, serving six building pods. |
| Utility Involvement | None |
| For More Information | Energy Empowers: Knox County Detention Facility Goes Solar for Heating Water |
| Project Contact | Bill Bondurant |