The Solar Roof Initiative

The School of Urban and Regional Planning is proud to be home to one of the largest retro-fit solar roof projects in South Florida.  The Solar Roof Initiative is a compilation of student innovation and hard work that has led to:

• A drastic reduction in carbon-based energy consumption by the building that houses the School…
• The ultimate educational tool for students and anyone looking to utilize solar energy in an existing urban environment…
• The Sun Fund Fellowship, the first known scholarship funded by the sun, which assures that every year a planning student will get a chance to make an impact

To learn more about how a student’s vision became a groundbreaking reality, check out these videos:

• "Solar Roof Initiative" Presentation "Solar Roof Initiative" Presentation
• Dr. Jaap Vos' Address Dr. Jaap Vos' Address
  (Solar Roof Unveiling Pt. 1)
• Dr. Rosalyn Carter's Address Dr. Rosalyn Carter's Address
  (Solar Roof Unveiling Pt. 2)
• FAU Pres. Frank Brogan's Address FAU Pres. Frank Brogan's Address
  (Solar Roof Unveiling Pt. 3)
• Florida Governor Charlie Crist Florida Governor Charlie Crist
  (Solar Roof Unveiling Pt. 4)
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  (Solar Roof Unveiling Pt. 5)