AECOM Technology and REC Solar have unveiled a new 1.16 MW solar installation at the California State University in Fullerton. REC Solar has performed the roof-top installations of three solar systems on two buildings and a parking structure at CSU Fullerton. Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations powered by solar power are also part of the installation.
AECOM Technology is the designer, builder and main contractor for the project. REC Solar provides solar power for government, residential and commercial installations. A flip-the-switch event was conducted for celebrating the completion of the project. The celebration demonstrated CSUF’s commitment towards sustainable energy and technology and its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The three solar systems are designed to produce 1.6 million kWh of electricity every year. The systems consist of 4,956 REC Peak Energy Series Panels. The power generated is equivalent to eliminating 5,181 passenger vehicles for 25 years. In terms of greenhouse gas emissions, it will be equivalent to reducing 26,422 t of greenhouse gas emissions.
CSU Fullerton has installed electric vehicle charging stations supplied by Charge Harbor. These stations will be powered by the solar carport system that has been installed on top of the eastside parking structure located on the CSUF campus. Totally, six EV charging stations from Coulomb Technologies have been installed.
Representatives from AECOM, REC Solar, Charge Harbor, and CSU Fullerton took part in the ceremony along with Joe Felz, Fullerton City Manager, and dignitaries representing Bob Huff, the California State Senator, and Ed Royce, the U.S. Representative.
Source: http://www.aecom.com