Cleveland, AL -- (SBWire) -- 09/13/2016 --All across the country and the world you will discover the handiwork of landscape architects. These men and women analyze, plan, design, manage, and nurture the built and natural environments we find ourselves in. They are an integral part of our society, and play a vital role in the shaping the world around us. Each month, the Landscape Architect Magazine chronicles the profession in North America. In June of 2016 they highlighted the efforts of Calhoun Community College in Decatur, Alabama with an article titled Smart Campus Tech. This briefing detailed the steps the college has taken in recent years in an effort to go green and reduce its carbon footprint. One of their primary projects required the help of Sun Charge Systems, who installed their solar power charging stations all over the campus.
With a student body of 10,500, Calhoun Community College is the second largest two-year college in Alabama. Their Alabama Center for Excellence in Clean Energy Technology building received Platinum LEED certification, resulting in a 20kW solar array system that generates up to 80% of the building's power requirements. Also noteworthy is the extensive underground geothermal system that provides all hot water needs for the building. These changes, in conjunction with LED lighting will combine to reduce the building's energy usage by about half.
The installation of the solar power charging stations from Sun Charge Systems falls in line with the other efforts to make the campus green. Each adjustable units used self-contained power systems in targeted areas on campus where students, staff and faculty tend to gather. The solar-power systems are simply installed with a few anchors into the paved walkways. Each water-resistant unit has a 36-amp gel cell deep cycle battery, 4 USB ports and one 12-volt port to charge up to five mobile devices at once. The system is maintenance free and is always ready for use. A LED light is available for nighttime use; a 4G/3G Wi-Fi hotspot is an additional option.
"Not only are we excited to be part of the green movement at Calhoun Community College, but to have our products likewise featured in Landscape Architecture Magazine is a huge honor" expressed Sun Charge Systems Operations Manager Geraldi Mejia. He continued, saying "The exposure in such a respected publication is humbling, and invigorating at the same time – and I'm sure it will only inspire us to continue to evolve and serve communities across the country as best we can."
About Landscape Architect Magazine
Landscape Architect Magazine is the Industry Trade Magazine for the Commercial Landscape Specifier Nationwide, with a print distribution of 32, 480. It is #1 for Commercial Reach & Readership, Full-Color Editorials, Advertising Space, Industry News, and its Annual Product Directory.
About Sun Charge Systems
Sun Charge Systems is leading the solar station market by providing a means for people to stay connected. Based in Cleveland, Alabama, they have found a way to utilize the sun and provide beautiful designs that are both practical and appealing to the eye. Solar charging stations have recently been housed in universities, water parks and municipalities over five states and are rapidly growing.
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