It’s only going to provide a fraction of the power the convention center uses, but I suppose it’s a start. It sounds like the panels they are going to use are less efficient and more expensive, I wonder if more traditional panels would have been a better idea?
The simple idea that gave us stickers and budget floor tiles will help power the Phoenix Convention Center.
In early April, crews will install peel-and-stick solar panels on roughly a third of the West Building’s 2-acre roof.
The panels will help supply power to the building, which was completed in 2006. How much of a dent that will put in its power consumption is unknown, but the amount is probably a small fraction of what the building will use, city officials say.
The important thing, says Councilman Greg Stanton, is that the panels are a groundbreaking effort for Phoenix.
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James Towner | Posted in 
March 19th, 2008 at 6:40 am
I wonder if the cost of installation of the regular tiles would have made it more expenssive? If they are spending so much I wonder why they are going this route. At least it is something, you’re right. If they are going to be using a ridiculous amount of power at least now they can make some of it themselves. :c)