Clarkson Solar PV Field
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Personal / Community: Community project
Energy sub-category: Power generation
Description: Twelve acres of solar PV on Clarkson University property have the capacity to generate 2 MW electric power. The project was funded by NYSERDA and is owned by Community Energy Solar. Clarkson buyes all of the electric energy generated through a purchase power agreement.
Website about this solution: https://www.clarkson.edu/news/new-solar-array-generate-nearly-10-clarkson-universitys-electricity-needs
Why I love this solution: The energy and associated renewable energy credits contribute over 10% of Clarkson's electricity consumption and help with quest to be carbion nutral by 2025.