Sustainability at Harvard

Solar-powered lamp at Science Center

Solar lighting system Credit: Gosia Sklodowska Solar lighting system

In 2006, the Sepco single shoe box lighting system was installed in front of the Science Center. The photovoltaic panel produces 2kWh of electricity per day in summer, and approximately 0.6 kWh in winter to power an exterior light. It prevents 1,170 lbs of CO2 from being released each year.

To learn more about the lamp, check out this informational poster.