Campus Solar Generator

What is on-campus solar energy?

On-campus solar energy systems help America’s colleges and universities to shift to 100 percent clean, renewable energy. Campuses across the U.S. are installing solar energy to save money, provide learning opportunities for students, and achieve their climate goals.

How can a college benefit from a solar energy program?

Vocational Training: Engineering programs can provide students with pre-professional learning opportunities in design, production and oversight of on-campus solar farms. Proximity to Energy Demand: Colleges can install solar energy on rooftops, in parking lots and on marginal land, close to where energy is used.

Does Stanford have a solar generating plant?

Stanford’s second solar generating plant went online this month, completing the university’s years-long transition to 100 percent renewable electricity and marking a major milestone in its larger journey to reach net zero carbon emissions on campus.

Does Butte College have solar panels?

Butte College has since added several new buildings, but the solar panels still supply three-quarters of the growing campus’ energy needs and avert carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to those produced by more than 1,000 passenger vehicles. Butte College made the most of a built environment that is perfect for clean energy projects.

Does ASU have a solar system?

One of the original universities to sign the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, ASU takes pride in its solar installations as a physical display of its commitment to renewable energy and carbon neutrality. Looking for citations? Download this factsheet as a pdf. Or see our acknowledgements and sources online.

What is a school Solar Initiative?

This initiative to partner utilities and universities is being piloted at four schools to accelerate solar installations and encourage investment in solar energy.