UB Solar Strand

Explore the University at Buffalo’s solar installation using the app as a guide.

With the UB Solar Strand app, you can discover the University at Buffalo’s 750 kW photovoltaic installation. The app can be used remotely and as a personal tour guide once at the Solar Strand. Use the app to access educational resources, view real time power generation at the Solar Strand and plan a visit.

Features include:

INTERACTIVE TOUR

• Use the interactive tour feature to unlock GPS WAYPOINTS and explore the site with confidence.

VISIT GPS WAYPOINTS

• Watch videos describing the ecology of place, and how the sun affects life on Earth

• Learn the vision behind the project, the artist selection and view construction photos

• Discover and identify which birds, mammals, trees and wildflowers call the Solar Strand home

• See how photovoltaics produce electricity

• View a gallery of sun photographs

• Find out where other public solar installations are in Western New York

• Learn about the history of renewable energy in Western New York

• Make connections to broader sustainability issues

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

• Use our SUSTAINABILITY CALCULATOR to determine your environmental footprint

• Review our comprehensive list of resources for educators and students

• Borrow a SOLAR KIT to supplement formal teaching in the classroom

PLANNING A VISIT

• View a map, obtain driving or walking directions to the Solar Strand

• Schedule a visit or reserve the Solar Strand for large groups

SOLAR STRAND CODEX

• After visiting all WAYPOINTS visitors are encouraged to share their personal interpretations of the Solar Strand