The house in Ohio where Thomas Edison was born now is powered by solar panels, thanks to SolarEdge and Meyer Burger.
Have you ever noticed how when you hear a new thing, suddenly you are hearing it everywhere? A few days ago, I visited thein Fort Meyers, Florida. My wife and I were visiting friends and they suggested it would make an interesting day trip. They were right. The museum is a treasure. Unlike the 100-room “summer cottages” the wealthy built for themselves in Newport, RI, Edison constructed a fairly simple wooden frame house on the shores of the Caloosahatchie River near Fort Meyers, Florida.
Edison was a passionate advocate for direct current, but his DC electrical grid could only support lighting in buildings within a few blocks of the generating station. His competitor, George Westinghouse, promoted the idea of alternating current, which could be transmitted over longer distances. The two engaged in a lengthy round of patent infringement lawsuits before calling a halt to their antagonistic relationship.
The benefits of this project extend beyond simply saving money on the museum’s monthly electric bills. Edison’s birthplace and museum will now offer visitors an opportunity to understand his groundbreaking electricity discoveries in a journey that includes solar. Edison’s solar energy installation will become a staple of the museum itself, and visitors will have the unique opportunity to learn more about Edison’s historic affinity for optimizing and exploring the most efficient, energy sources.
SolarEdge is the pioneer in renewable energy innovation, and was thrilled to collaborate in this project as a way to embody and realize the company’s mission. “Our joint effort with Meyer Burger and the Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum underscores our commitment to sustainable energy solutions,” said Bertrand Vandewiele, general manager of SolarEdge North America.
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