In summer they help to keep the greenhouse cooler because they are shaded most of the day. Weatherized structure . All windows, doors, fans and vents are well weather-stripped to prevent leaks and cold drafts. This is a sample of our triple-thick polycarbonate glazing. It all begins with an array of solar electric cell modules that are the black rectangles located on the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens south facing roof.
Solar electricity is the conversion of sunlight into electricity.
It is the cleanest energy option available today. When sunlight strikes the solar electric cells placed on the Botanic Gardens roof, an electric current results between the films. Each bank of cells wired together is called a module. There are no moving parts involved in the generation of electricity. The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens solar electric system is made up of the solar array, system controller and inverter.