SunPower is a leading solar partner for universities and colleges nationwide.
23MW
of SunPower Solar
installed nationwide
$7B
electricity costs
spent annually*“What Drives College Costs?” National Association of College and University Business Offices. 2012.
$700M
projected savings
from 10% lower energy costs*“What Drives College Costs?” National Association of College and University Business Offices. 2012.
Featured Success Story
California State University, Long Beach
With 4.75 MW of SunPower solar carports, CSULB now generates the most solar power of any CSU campus.
The SunPower® Helix® carports are projected to offset 15% of the university’s annual electricity load. Supporting the campus Climate Action Plan’s sustainability and energy goals, the project also includes 44 electric vehicle charging stations.
Photo: Frank Huttner
Case Studies
U.S. Air Force Academy
6 MW of SunPower® solar helps USAFA move towards goal of a Net Zero energy base.
Princeton University
Central to Princeton’s sustainability efforts, this solar system reduces the University’s need for fossil-fuel-based electricity sources.
University of California, Davis
One of the largest university-based systems to date in North America, the solar plant produces approximately 33 million kWh annually.
Community Colleges Go Solar with SunPower
Santa Rosa and Petaluma, CA
2.6 MW solar + 1.3 MW storage
$29 Million in 25-Year Net Savings
Offsets 39% of the Santa Rosa campus annual electric load
Offsets 94% of the Petaluma campus annual electric load
Saratoga and Santa Clara, CA
2.2 MW solar
$17.5M projected savings over 25 years
Offsets 30% electricity needs
Gilroy, CA
1.4 MW solar + 500kW storage
$12.5M projected savings over 25 years
Offsets 75% of electricity needs
SunPower Horizons® Program
Hands-on, work-based learning
SunPower is committed to inspiring and educating the next generation of advanced energy leaders. Through internships, field trips, and lectures, students get real-world industry experience and information needed for any academic and career pursuit.
Why go solar with SunPower?
30 Year
track record
of successful solar projects
45%
more power
than conventional panels*2 SunPower 327W compared to a Conventional Panel on same sized arrays (260W, 16% efficient, approx. 1.6 m2), 3% more energy per watt (based on 3pty module characterization and PVSim), 0.75%/yr slower degradation (Campeau, Z. et al. “SunPower Module Degradation Rate,” SunPower white paper, 2013).
25 Year
industry-leading
power and product warranty
