Submitted by Win Colwill:

A 2 kilowatt photovoltaic system was installed on the roof of the Columbia Area Career Center in 2007 by Columbia Water and Light in cooperation with the Columbia School District. The system supplies electricity for the building and enriches the school curriculum. Separate solar data collection units provide information about the amount of solar radiation, temperature, wind speed and humidity. Computer systems collect and analyze the data. The students are using the solar data in their studies of science and technology.

The solar information is also available to the public through a link on the City of Columbia’s web site at www.GoColumbiaMo.com.