MADRONA MARSH CENTER
PHOTOVOLTAIC CANOPY
Madrona Marsh Nature Center in Torrance, Los Angeles, is a natural reserve where people can explore and learn the wonders of nature.
FEASIBILITY STUDY OF AMORPHOUS SILICON SKYLIGHTS IN CALIFORNIA
<0,01€
Energy cost
85%
Reduction in HVAC energy demands
90%
Internal Rate of Return
<1 year
Payback
Data:
- Total Area - 74 M2
- Electricity generated in 35 years - 38,201 kWh
- Total lighting points operating 4 hours per day in 35 years - 75 lighting points
- CO2 emmisions avoided in 35 years - 26 Tons of CO2
- Barrels of oil saved in 35 years - 22 barrels per m2
Onyx Solar provided transparent solar PV glass for its beautifully integrated photovoltaic canopy. This amorphous silicon solution allows the natural light in while filtering the 99% of UV radiation.
It also prevents the release of CO2 to the atmosphere and generates free and clean electricity.