Solar Array at DEP Cambria District Mining Office

Penn State is building a new outreach center devoted to "green" education, research and economic development -- one that will be completely powered by the sun.

Dubbed the MorningStar, the 800-square-foot structure is being built by the University's first Solar Decathlon team.

In 2006, some 650 Penn Staters, representing more than 20 University departments, contributed to the MorningStar's design. In fall 2007, the finished building will be transported to Washington, D.C., to compete with 19 other university-built solar homes.

After the competition, the building will return to University Park's Center for Sustainability, where it will serve as a publicly accessible outreach center.

Watch the Online Video about this new project.

3/2/2007