Spring Solar Tilt

Be the first to tilt the new solar panels

Holy Wisdom Monastery is on track to become a fully net-zero energy campus by the end of 2024.

You are invited to participate in the Spring Solar Tilt, a hands-on, inaugural community event where we gather together to celebrate solar energy, honor the changing seasons and pray for the earth.

The 30-panel array can be tilted vertically or horizontally, depending on the season. The panels are currently in their more vertical position which helps to shed snow and catch the lower winter sun more efficiently. They must be manually hand-cranked by teams of three people into their flat spring/summer orientation. Individuals and teams from the community and local businesses are invited to be part of the inaugural tilt event as participants or spectators.

Join us as one of 90 volunteers who will be the first to tilt Holy Wisdom’s solar panels! Or come watch and join us in prayer for climate change. Register below to let us know you’ll be coming.

We will begin in the Monastery Assembly Room at 1:15 pm before going outside to begin the Tilt. In case of heavy rain or storms, the event will be moved to Monday, April 22nd. Parking space may be limited, so bring your friends, but please carpool if you can.

Watch below to see how we will be tilting the panels

Wait, there’s more! After the Tilt you can join us for the Wisdom Prairie Spring Tour, led by Friends of Wisdom Prairie. Come learn about Holy Wisdom’s ongoing initiatives to restore native prairie, wetland and savanna ecosystems. If so, check the box within the form below that says “I will stay for the prairie tour at 2:15 pm” to also register for the tour.

Register

Please register below by April 16, 2024.