Portable Event Solar Panels
Project Summary:
Northern Arizona University’s Campus Services and Activities department is actively transitioning its outdoor event operations away from fossil fuels. Led by T.C. Eberly, this project replaces a traditional 2000-watt gasoline-powered generator with a highly efficient Anker Solix F3000 Portable Power Station, complete with 400 watts of deployable solar panels. The portable solar unit is successfully powering campus dining equipment, presidential tailgates, and production operations at various outdoor venues that lack accessible electrical infrastructure. By eliminating the use of a gas generator, this initiative directly cuts localized carbon emissions, prevents exhaust pollutants like carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, and significantly reduces noise in highly populated student areas. Strategically deployed in conspicuous locations, the solar power station also serves as a visible, interactive demonstration of NAU’s ongoing commitment to sustainable campus operations and renewable energy.
Project Lead:
T.C Eberly
Date:
2025-08-29
Funding Amount:
$2,187.71
Department:
Campus Services & Activities