The installation of a 2.18kW-DC Off-Grid Solar System at the
University of Manitoba serves a dual purpose. Primarily, it
functions as a practical learning opportunity for students,
allowing them hands-on experience in executing a sustainable
project. This initiative, led by Student Energy at the University of
Manitoba (SEUM).
The solar photovoltaic panels installed by Powertec Solar Inc.,
strategically placed at the Sustainability in Action Facility (SiAF),
specifically power the large-scale composter, the "Biovator." The
solar system, equipped with a 3kW hybrid inverter, 100A charge
controller, and 20.16kWh of energy storage, not only provides
practical energy solutions but also symbolizes the university's
