Project Description

The Non-Profit in Milpitas, CA preferred an aesthetically pleasing solar system, to blend in with their beautiful premises. Hence the solar system was installed on top of carports constructed as part of this project, which provides covered parking for the community and a covered space for holding certain outdoor events.

Project Details:

Project size: 55 kW
State: Milpitas, CA
Installation type: Carport
Solar Panels: SunPower
Inverters: SMA

Benefits:

  • 97% of energy costs offset by solar
  • Savings in Year 1 is $80,000
  • Solar power system offsets energy equivalent to
    • 67,494 pounds of coal burned
    • 20.1 tons of waste recycled instead of landfilled
    • 2,242 Incandescent lamps switched to LEDs