Solar Walk - Toledo Zoo - Ohio.
N 41° 37.287 W 083° 34.994
17T E 284790 N 4610971
The first such walk and major solar array at any zoo in the USA. The new Solar-Walk at Toledo Zoo is about 1,400-ft long, and provides shelter from the Sun and Rain, as well as producing electricity.
Waymark Code: WMEVQQ
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2012
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"SolarWalk - The Toledo Zoo wanted to make an iconic statement that was a highly visible representation of the zoo’s commitment to renewable energy. With nearly one million visitors a year and many more persons driving by, the solar walk becomes a literal translation of walking the talk about sustainability". Source: (
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This is another step taken by the zoo to reduce its use of non-renewable energy.
"Zoo officials say they planned the solar walk to be an artistic and educational focal point at the zoo rather than just a field of panels".
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