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The installation of solar panels on the southwest roof of the Lansdowne Library presented the ideal opportunity to consider adding a bird-friendly element to the windows in this area of the building. The white dots help birds recognize the reflective surface is a barrier and not open sky, with the intent of preventing bird strikes.
The Array of Hope project would not be possible without support and contributions from the following:
"Array of Hope, Sept 2024" by gbryan CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0
Thanks to a significant grant from EBSCO Information Services, and additional funding from the college, more than half of the electricity used at the Alan Batey Library and Learning Commons will soon be supplied directly by the sun! Camosun Library was thrilled to be selected to be the second Canadian library to receive this award in June 2022.
The Array of Hope consists of 90 photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on the lower southwest roof and walls of the Lansdowne Library that are visible from ground level. The rooftop installation will be available for class visits and tours on a limited basis. The accompanying mock PV panels and data displays also provide many applied learning opportunities. Expected to produce 46,546 kWh per year, the installation is a tangible symbol of the college's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The grant proposal received strong support from faculty and students, with a motion being passed by the Camosun College Student Society recognizing how the project would “positively impact students by helping to reduce climate anxiety and provides an invaluable opportunity for all students to learn firsthand about solar energy".
Contractor Hakai Energy Solutions helped bring this vision to life!
Librarians have been purchasing print and digital resources for both libraries on various aspects of solar and renewable energy, ranging from general interest and small-scale projects to more technical manuals. Refer to the subpages of this guide to browse a selection of new titles.
"Rooftop Solar Panels, 2025" by gbryan CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0
