On June 2nd, 2011, National Grid plc (London, U.K.) presented a USD 225,000 grant to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) at the University of Albany (Albany, New York, U.S.) to develop, install and demonstrate a center to test and monitor solar photovoltaic (PV) modules.

National Grid states that the Photovoltaic Control and Monitoring Center (PVMC) will enable gathering of real-time research data to provide designers, architects and installers with feedback to accelerate the installation of more rooftop PV systems across New York.

“CNSE’s PV Control and Monitoring Center will become a key regional and statewide asset, driving additional PV installations in New York State and generating substantial economic development through business attraction and job growth,” said Dr. Pradeep Haldar, vice president for clean energy programs at CNSE.

“In addition, the demonstration facilities will serve as a living laboratory to train undergraduate and graduate students to perform research and enable technology transfer to industry.”

PVMC part of larger solar initiative

The PVMC will include a partnership with EYP Energy (Albany, New York, U.S.) and Alteris Renewables Inc. (Wilton, Connecticut, U.S.), as part of a larger USD 1.35 million solar demonstration initiative.

In 2008, National Grid provided CNSE with a grant for 250,000 to support a new substation for the facility.

2011-06-08| Courtesy: National Grid plc; Photo: College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering | solarserver.com © Heindl Server GmbH

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