| Overall Rating | Platinum - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 88.31 |
| Liaison | James Gordon |
| Submission Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Thompson Rivers University
IN-24: Innovation A
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
James
Gordon Environmental Programs and Research Coordinator TRU Office of Environment and Sustainability |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The TRU Solar Compass project (started November 2017) is a solar photo-voltaic array (PV) that is embedded into the concrete walking area outside one of the main campus buildings. It is the first embedded solar PV project of its kind in Canada. Although the PV panels (62 of them) function very similarly to traditional panels that are typically mounted on rooftops, the main reason this is an innovative project is because the panels are highly visible, which keep them top-of-mind for everyone. The fact that they are in front of the Arts and Education Building means that thousands of feet walk over them daily; thus, there is a significant increase in students, staff and faculty members thinking and talking about solar power
https://www.bcsea.org/bcsea-news/solar-compass-finished
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Public Engagement
Energy
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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