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1. Sustainability

   1. Research and Innovation

      1. Solar Chill

         The Solar Chill project was started by members of Engineers of a Sustainable World in 2013. Students built a 1.5kW off-grid photovoltaic structure which provides a unique social space in the North UCSD campus. Solar Chill’s structure is designed to capture solar energy and provide shading. The solar “flower” sends electricity to an off-grid battery storage system that supplies power to a  light structure and several outlets attached to accompanying benches. The project mission is to provide by-passers with education and inspiration regarding sustainable energy alternatives while also promoting campus unity with a comfortable outdoor social space!