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img_9634IIT-KGP alumnus, Dinesh Goundla ('15) designs Solar Canopy

Information provided by Dinesh Goundla ('15) and IITKGP Foundation

IIT-KGP alumnus, Dinesh Goundla ('15, ME) recently designed a 250 kW Solar Canopy at Bayfront Park, Miami, FL. Florida Power and Light (FPL) contracted the design, engineering, and fabrication of this project through Lumos Solar, where Goundla works as a design engineer. Lumos Solar is located near Boulder, Colorado and they design and manufacture solar modules and structures that support those nodules.

Many attendees of the Superbowl, which was held in early February 2020 took advantage of the Bayfront Park area during their stay. Also, Bayfront Park hosts the Ultra Music Festival every year which brings in hundreds of thousands of visitors to Miami. Below are links to articles and a video of the Solar Canopy project.

YouTube, "Bayfront Park going green, installing solar panels and trees throughout venue"

edm.com Article, "Bayfront Park Got a Green Makeover Right in Time for Ultra and the Super Bowl"

FLAPOL Article, "FPL solar installation powers Super Bowl festivities"

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