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Bonnaroo to Launch Solar PV System at 2013 Edition
Bonnaroo to Launch Solar PV System at 2013 Edition
- Genre : More Music
- Type: News
- Author : Super Admin
- Date : Mon, 14 Jan 2013
Environmentalists, check it out! Bonnaroo is getting even more earth-friendly, and it already was one of the most earth-friendly fests around. The festival's commitment to environmental excellence is unparalled.
Warning: There is a lot of information here. So it's best if you follow our signposts!Here's what's critical for you to know:
Celebrating its 12th year as a leader in environmentally friendly concert events, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival continues to spearhead aggressive new initiatives that raise the bar in shrinking the carbon footprint of one of the largest, most popular festivals in the country. In a groundbreaking effort to actively reduce its energy consumption, Bonnaroo organizers and representatives from Knoxville, Tenn.-based Sustainable Future and Vermont-based Encore Redevelopment announced the completed construction and installation of the country's first permanent solar array for a music festival. The 50 kW solar photovoltaic, (PV), system will support a notable portion of the festival's energy needs. Construction of the new solar array is complete, and it is already generating energy in advance of the 2013 festival.
"Running part of Bonnaroo on solar power has long been a goal, as it underscores the commitment of Bonnaroo organizers and our community to the environment," said festival partner Rich Goodstone from Superfly Presents. "None of this could have been possible without the immense support of the generous and forward-thinking Bonnaroo community. Their contributions have brought this project to fruition."
The solar project was fully funded by "opt-in" contributions that fans select during the ticket-buying process. In effect for the past three years and always focused on sustainable site improvements, past dollars have been used to fund the compost pad, the garden, and last year's mobile tower of power. In addition, a $1 fee was added to every ticket sold in 2012 to generate guaranteed resources for additional green initiatives onsite. As a result, Bonnaroo fans can take full credit for helping Bonnaroo expand its commitment to environmentally focused projects and programs.
If you are a science nerd or merely interested in the specifics, then read the following. If not, skip it:
The array system, which was planned by Encore Redevelopment and installed by Sustainable Future, LLC, is comprised of 196 SolarWorld modules (solar panels), microinverters, and related components that have been mounted to the roof of a metal structure in the festival's backstage area. It will generate more than 61,000 kWh per year, about 20 percent of Bonnaroo's total electricity needs. In addition, the structure will be lighted by an independently powered solar lighting system. While it will not be visible to patrons, fans will be able to see an educational display in Planet Roo and monitor the power generated on the festival website.
Start reading here for non-science-y stuff!
As a certified participant in TVA's Green Power Provider Program, Bonnaroo will sell all of the energy produced by the solar PV system back to the local utility distribution network. Locally, Bonnaroo worked with Duck River Utilities and Tennessee Valley Authority to bring the project to completion.
"As always, Tennessee agencies have been very supportive; we couldn't make projects like this one a reality without their support and expertise," said Laura Sohn, Bonnaroo's sustainability coordinator.
Here's some of Bonnaroo's enviro-friendly history. Skip if you don't care. But we felt compelled to share for those who do, since it's important.
Since its inception in 2002, Bonnaroo has pioneered sustainability initiatives and outreach programs to reduce its impact on the earth and encourage fans to embrace eco-conscious lifestyles throughout the year. The festival is the only six-time U.S. recipient of "A Greener Festival" award, the international standard for environmentally efficient music festivals, and continues to look for new ways to improve year to year. Just some of Bonnaroo's impressive environmental programs include:
• For the second year, Bonnaroo will partner with Zimride to offer a rideshare program for patrons. An online carpooling service, Zimride shares Bonnaroo's sense of community building while reducing the carbon footprint by lessening the number of cars that travel to the festival. Last year, more than 650 patrons enjoyed rideshare services.
• Eco-Products will continue its Bonnaroo partnership: In the last five years, festival patrons, staff, and artists have been eating off the company's totally compostable products. Since that time, Clean Vibes, Bonnaroo's onsite recycling and composting partner, has sent more than 296,000 pounds of Eco-Products to its compost pile. Composting all of its cutlery and serving ware is one of Bonnaroo's proudest accomplishments.
• Bonnaroo's aggressive recycling and composting program has diverted
Warning: There is a lot of information here. So it's best if you follow our signposts!
Celebrating its 12th year as a leader in environmentally friendly concert events, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival continues to spearhead aggressive new initiatives that raise the bar in shrinking the carbon footprint of one of the largest, most popular festivals in the country. In a groundbreaking effort to actively reduce its energy consumption, Bonnaroo organizers and representatives from Knoxville, Tenn.-based Sustainable Future and Vermont-based Encore Redevelopment announced the completed construction and installation of the country's first permanent solar array for a music festival. The 50 kW solar photovoltaic, (PV), system will support a notable portion of the festival's energy needs. Construction of the new solar array is complete, and it is already generating energy in advance of the 2013 festival.
"Running part of Bonnaroo on solar power has long been a goal, as it underscores the commitment of Bonnaroo organizers and our community to the environment," said festival partner Rich Goodstone from Superfly Presents. "None of this could have been possible without the immense support of the generous and forward-thinking Bonnaroo community. Their contributions have brought this project to fruition."
The solar project was fully funded by "opt-in" contributions that fans select during the ticket-buying process. In effect for the past three years and always focused on sustainable site improvements, past dollars have been used to fund the compost pad, the garden, and last year's mobile tower of power. In addition, a $1 fee was added to every ticket sold in 2012 to generate guaranteed resources for additional green initiatives onsite. As a result, Bonnaroo fans can take full credit for helping Bonnaroo expand its commitment to environmentally focused projects and programs.
If you are a science nerd or merely interested in the specifics, then read the following. If not, skip it:
The array system, which was planned by Encore Redevelopment and installed by Sustainable Future, LLC, is comprised of 196 SolarWorld modules (solar panels), microinverters, and related components that have been mounted to the roof of a metal structure in the festival's backstage area. It will generate more than 61,000 kWh per year, about 20 percent of Bonnaroo's total electricity needs. In addition, the structure will be lighted by an independently powered solar lighting system. While it will not be visible to patrons, fans will be able to see an educational display in Planet Roo and monitor the power generated on the festival website.
Start reading here for non-science-y stuff!
As a certified participant in TVA's Green Power Provider Program, Bonnaroo will sell all of the energy produced by the solar PV system back to the local utility distribution network. Locally, Bonnaroo worked with Duck River Utilities and Tennessee Valley Authority to bring the project to completion.
"As always, Tennessee agencies have been very supportive; we couldn't make projects like this one a reality without their support and expertise," said Laura Sohn, Bonnaroo's sustainability coordinator.
Here's some of Bonnaroo's enviro-friendly history. Skip if you don't care. But we felt compelled to share for those who do, since it's important.
Since its inception in 2002, Bonnaroo has pioneered sustainability initiatives and outreach programs to reduce its impact on the earth and encourage fans to embrace eco-conscious lifestyles throughout the year. The festival is the only six-time U.S. recipient of "A Greener Festival" award, the international standard for environmentally efficient music festivals, and continues to look for new ways to improve year to year. Just some of Bonnaroo's impressive environmental programs include:
• For the second year, Bonnaroo will partner with Zimride to offer a rideshare program for patrons. An online carpooling service, Zimride shares Bonnaroo's sense of community building while reducing the carbon footprint by lessening the number of cars that travel to the festival. Last year, more than 650 patrons enjoyed rideshare services.
• Eco-Products will continue its Bonnaroo partnership: In the last five years, festival patrons, staff, and artists have been eating off the company's totally compostable products. Since that time, Clean Vibes, Bonnaroo's onsite recycling and composting partner, has sent more than 296,000 pounds of Eco-Products to its compost pile. Composting all of its cutlery and serving ware is one of Bonnaroo's proudest accomplishments.
• Bonnaroo's aggressive recycling and composting program has diverted
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