Summary
The new panels are expected to create about 65 megawatts of clean electricity.
The state will pay for the whole project, helping offices save on electricity bills.
Smart meters and sensors will track the energy every fifteen minutes.
Key Points
4 points1
15,000 government buildings will receive rooftop solar installations.
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Approximately 65 megawatts of additional renewable power will be generated.
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The project is fully funded by the state’s budget.
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A digital monitoring system with smart meters and sensors will record performance data.
New Words to Learn
7 wordssolar panels
flat devices that capture sunlight and turn it into electricity
megawatt
a large unit used to measure how much electricity is produced
renewable
something that can be used again and again, like sunlight
budget
the plan for how much money will be spent
smart meters
electronic devices that measure electricity use and can send information automatically
sensors
small tools that detect changes such as light or electricity
Industrial Internet of Things
a network that connects machines and devices so they can share information
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