June 8th, 2007
The Vatican Goes Green
By Michael Santo
Executive Editor, RealTechNews
Yes, indeed, it’s a definite move toward green as the roof of the Pope Paul VI auditorium will be replaced next year with solar panels, a reflection of Pope Benedict XVI’s concern about energy use and conservation.
The roof of the Paul VI auditorium will be redone next year, with its cement panels replaced with photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity, engineer Pier Carlo Cuscianna said.
The cells will produce enough electricity to illuminate, heat or cool the building, Cuscianna said. Source: Yahoo! News
We Say: Excess energy will be funneled into the rest of the building for their use. They are also considering replacing some other roofs, though not those of historic landmarks like St. Peter’s Basilica.
The Pontiff sets an example for how large spaces can be used for energy says:
[…] Pope Benedict XVI might not get kudos, or even consideration, for his green leanings, but he can certainly put his money (not to mention buildings) where his mouth is: Yes, indeed, it’s a definite move toward green as the roof of the Pope Paul VI auditorium will be replaced next year with solar panels, a reflection of Pope Benedict XVI’s concern about energy use and conservation. Source: » The Vatican Goes Green » Blog Archive Alice Hill’s Real Tech News - Independent Tech […]
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