Up on the Roof: Solar panel update

Crane Week has come and gone! Mr. Scott and his crane lifted 3600 lb pallets of cement block and 2400 lb pallets of solar panels up to the roofs of the Gateway and STEM buildings.

Dave Chandler, DA Drone Master, documented the whole process . Here’s what it looks like on the rooftop as a technician receives and guides a 2400 lb pallet of solar panels into place.

Celebrating carpools and the sun at morning drop-off

What’s next?

Southern Energy Management will be assembling and placing frames on the roofs of the Gateway and STEM buildings and installing panels in them over the next 6 weeks. Those working and learning on the upper floors will probably hear some thumping and bumping.

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1 comments

    • elliott on January 16, 2026 at 1:01 pm
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    Oh. Oh!
    the tension felt whilst watching the video.
    beautiful dance between
    human,
    pallet of cement blocks,
    that cord underneath that was surely going to get trapped,
    gravity,
    aerodynamics,
    phone tossed aside,
    supporting actors…
    a Pilobolus ADF performance if ever…
    with the release-relief
    of sticking the landing!
    wow.
    no standing ovation or loud cheering from this body.
    jaw softened awe,
    quietly exhaling : )

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