Massachusetts Solar Energy in Action

Topics: Active Solar, Photovoltaics

Source: Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

Web Address: http://soltrex.masstech.org

Grade Levels: K-12

Learning Strategies: Data monitoring, comparison of systems, relationship between electricity production and weather patterns

Cost: Free

Description: The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative offers a free web portal to explore solar photovoltaic installations in Massachusetts. Teachers and students can view the day-to-day performance of each installation and see how solar electricity production compares to sunlight and wind levels. Through free registration, users can also define system watch lists, download data, and create custom charts to compare multiple systems and track how power is affected by sunny or cloudy days. This site is powered by Soltrex, a solar data tracking system provided by Conservation Services Group.