Stanford Educational Farm achieves full on-site solar power with student-led microgrid project
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Allie Skalnik
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After nearly a decade, the O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm has transitioned to a fully on-site solar microgrid, producing all its energy through rooftop solar panels and battery storage. The project was led by Sergio Sanchez, a fifth-year Ph.D. student in Stanford's E-IPER program, realizing a vision that dates back to the farm's creation 10 years ago. The system includes three batteries to ensure year-round renewable energy supply for the farm's research, dining, and educational operations.
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The dream of a farm powered by solar 24/7, 365 days a year — which dates back to The Farm's creation 10 years ago — is finally a reality.
Now, in a project run by Sergio Sanchez, fifth-year Ph.D. student in the Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources (E-IPER), the farm produces all its energy with an array of rooftop solar panels.
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