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Posted: 2:28 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2012

University dedicates new solar panels

URBANA —

Urbana University dedicated new solar panels Friday morning. The university will use the 500 kilowatt solar display to power parts of the campus.

It is the largest solar array on a southwest Ohio college campus.

University leaders said there are 2,000 panels, and will provide one-fifth of the school’s energy needs.

They said the panels are expected to save around $2 million during its 30-year lifespan.

The panels are located near the football field.

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