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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.

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Photo: Frank Huttner

Case Studies

US Air Force Academy

U.S. Air Force Academy

6 MW of SunPower® solar helps USAFA move towards goal of a Net Zero energy base.

Princeton University

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

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 Junior College logo

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

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West Valley - Mission Community College logo

Saratoga and Santa Clara, CA

2.2 MW solar
$17.5M projected savings over 25 years
Offsets 30% electricity needs

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Gavilan College logo

Gilroy, CA

1.4 MW solar + 500kW storage
$12.5M projected savings over 25 years
Offsets 75% of electricity needs

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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.

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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

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