Buckley Air Force Base, Hangar

Buckley Air Force is home to more than 10,000 men and women who represent every branch of the military. In 2005, SolSource helped the base introduce solar energy to help power its facilities. Working closely with the base’s Energy Manager, SolSource installed three solar energy systems after the military base began to utilize a ‘pathfinder program,’ in which distributed generation technologies are reviewed for broader deployment. The solar energy systems comply with the Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 which require that military facilities begin to actively incorporate renewable energy sources in their operations.

SolSource designed and installed a 10 kW SolarWall for a Buckley Air Force Base hangar using solar radiation and ventilation fans to to heat and ventilate the indoor air space. The installation solved two challenges: poor indoor air quality and cold external air supply in the building. The SolarWall captures heat from the sun and circulates pre-heated warmed air into the building. This supply of fresh air also improves the indoor air quality within the building increasing the health, safety and comfort for Air Force personnel.