Project Summary: Chatham University - Solar Thermal Project, Pittsburgh, PA
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| Project Name | Chatham University - Solar Thermal Project |
|---|---|
| Owner/Operator | Chatham University |
| City/County | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Utility Name | Duquesne Light |
| Date Operational | July 2011 |
| Application | Water heating |
| Building Type | Campus |
| Building or Application Size | 95,000 ft2 |
| Collector Type | Flat-plate |
| Collector Area | 1,270 ft2 |
| Collector Manufacturer | Solar Tomorrow Inc. |
| Storage System Type | Water |
| Storage Size | 2,260 gallons |
| Auxiliary Fuel | Natural gas |
| System Installation Contractor | Solar Tomorrow Inc. |
| Contractor Contact | John Swift |
| Brief Project Description | This project uses solar thermal collectors that are made of aluminum alloy. 70% of the aluminum alloy comes from recycling. All collectors are 100% made in North America. |
| Utility Involvement | None |
| For More Information | http://www.chatham.edu |
| Project Contact | Mary Whitney |