Jan. 7, 2014: Microgrid Solar, Doe Run Provide Solar, Efficiency Upgrades to High School
Project Is Expected to Save Herculaneum High School More Than $44,000 Annually
ST. LOUIS — In collaboration with The Doe Run Co., St. Louis-based Microgrid Solar has partnered to provide solar and energy efficiency upgrades at Herculaneum High School (HHS). Starting with conducting an energy audit of the high school campus, Microgrid recommended the following projects for Doe Run to fund as part of several environmental investments it is making in the community:
• 75 kilowatts (kW) of solar capacity, including 25 kW rooftop arrays on the gymnasium and fine arts building, a 13 kW array with a battery storage component on the main building, and 6 kW solar canopies on the football stadium grandstand and cafeteria courtyard.