Awardee Name
North Carolina State University
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Solar Ducts for Reducing Propane Use and Improving Air Quality in Pig Nursery and Turkey Brooder House
Awardee State/Territory
North Carolina
Involved States/territories
North Carolina
Award Year
2010
End Date
Award Amount
$75,000.00
Production/Use
Animal Agriculture and Husbandry
Resource Concern (Broad)
Energy
Air
Resource Concern (Specific)
Solar Energy
Energy efficiency of equipment and facilities
Conservation Practice(s)
Energy Efficient Agricultural Operation
Energy Efficient Building Envelope
Project Background
Converting solar energy into heat energy using transpired solar (TS) wall reduces energy use and can improve air quality in barns using supplemental heat. There are currently no TS wall-heated livestock farms in the United States.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No