CASE STUDY

Creighton University’s Graves Hall is the first North American facility to use Virtu^{HOT HD}, a next-generation solar thermal collector from Naked Energy, implemented by ELM Solar of ELM Companies, Naked Energy’s North American distributor. Virtu^{HOT HD} will significantly save on water heating costs and assist the university in achieving sustainability goals. The new residence hall recently opened for the fall 2023 semester and is home to 400 first-year students at Creighton’s Omaha campus.

Placed on the roof of Graves Hall, Virtu^{HOT HD} collectors use the sun’s power to heat the dormitory’s water while saving money on energy costs. Virtu^{HOT HD}‘s low profile (measuring 10.4 inches high) and modular design feature angled absorber plates that collect more sunlight than traditional solar panels. This maximizes the potential of the roof space by generating more energy per square foot than any other solar technology.