These photovoltaic solar panels are a sign of the Merrick Building's new role as an Alternative Energy Training Center at Central Community College-Hastings. Each panel has a built-in inverter and control system so it can be monitored individually. Half of the panels are mounted on a base that lets them track the sun. The other panels are fixed but can be adjusted for seasonal changes in the sun's position. The panels will supply 17 kilowatts of power and help reduce the carbon footprint of the campus.