Caltech Solar Power
Caltech is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and reducing our dependence on non-renewable energy. As part of its overall sustainability program Caltech intends to install about 1.2 MW of solar (photovoltaic) power. Seven building rooftops have been identified for solar facilities. These include three parking structures; three existing building roofs and one new building under construction (see below chart of buildings with proposed system sizes). The Holliston Parking Structure Solar Facility (Phase I) is currently under construction and is planned for operation in August 2008. Phase II (North & South Wilson Structures, Braun Athletic Center, Baxter, IPAC and Cahill Building) are in conceptual design and expected to begin operations in 2009.
- Demonstrating leadership in the generation of renewable energy
- Being able to purchase electricity at a lower rate than from the City of Pasadena
- Contributing to the stabilizing of the Institute’s utility budget as costs continue to rise
- Reducing the Institute’s carbon footprint and impact on climate
- Taking advantage of rebates and Federal tax credits available for solar energy facilities
- Adding 1.2 MW of renewable energy with minimum investment of Institute funds
- Retaining renewable energy credits for future use
Solar Panel power point presentation (6/4/08)
Holliston Solar Energy Facility
PV structure on the Holliston Parking Structure
PV structure on the Holliston Parking Structure
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LOCATION
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SYSTEM SIZE (kW AC)
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North Wilson Parking Structure
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380
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South Wilson Parking Structure
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390
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Holliston Parking Structure
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200
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Braun Athletic Center
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75
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Baxter Building
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110
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IPAC Lab
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75
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Cahill Astrophysics
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20
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Total:
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1,250
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