Universities
Meet sustainability goals
Emissions reductions are often the cornerstone of every district or university’s sustainability plan. When solar energy for schools and universities is paired with energy storage, your campus can transition from fossil fuels to clean, zero-emissions energy— making your your school well-positioned to achieve carbon neutrality goals and establish itself as a sustainability leader.
Cut energy costs
High energy costs are a drain on strict budgets. When your onsite solar installation and energy storage project is financed as a power purchase agreement (PPA), your district or university can eliminate upfront capital costs and fluctuating energy demands, lower utility bills and lock in predictable monthly energy rates over the life of your contract.
Long-term ownership and operations
As an IPP, REC Solar owns and operates the system for its full lifecycle. That means you reap the benefits of reliable clean energy — all while getting peace of mind without the burden of ownership.
HARNESSING THE SUN
EXPLORE SOLAR SOLUTIONS THAT MEET YOUR GOALS
On-Site Solar
Rooftop
We’ll design a custom solar array for unused rooftop space that will maximize solar generation.
Ground Mount
A ground mount system strategically positioned on available land will provide peak solar production and greater scalability as your campus energy needs grow.
Solar Carports and Canopies
Solar canopies over parking lots provide vehicles and bus fleets with ample shade on sunny days and protection during inclement weather.
Energy Storage
Maximize your solar investment. We’ll design an energy storage solution that manages surplus power generated from solar arrays and safeguards your budget from energy cost fluctuations.
Navigate Your University's Solar Journey
We’re proud of our decades-long history tailoring comprehensive solar + storage solutions to the unique needs of universities nationwide. Here’s how we’ll work together to help you achieve your goals:
Evaluation
Drawing upon our 25+ years of expertise in solar, we start by evaluating your university’s site and sustainability goals to determine the solar and storage option that best fits your needs.
Finance
We’ll finance your solar project as a power purchase agreement (PPA), shifting your investment from a costly capital expenditure to a predictable monthly operating expense with budget protection from future electricity rate increases.
Long-term ownership and operations
Our expert solar design team will create a high-quality solar solution customized to your campus space and energy needs. And our project management team will serve as your point of contact throughout the solar installation, ensuring construction teams adhere to REC Solar’s high standards of quality, not the industry’s baseline. Then, we’ll continue to own and manage your solar system over the life of your contract. We work with service providers that are aligned to our high-quality standards, helping to ensure maximum optimization and peak performance of your solar assets for years to come.
Financing Solar for Schools and Universities: Power Purchase Agreements
School districts and universities operate with strict budgets, making them great candidates for power purchase agreements (PPAs). With typical contracts ranging from 20-25 years, you can lock in electricity at a fixed and reduced rate without using valuable upfront capital or managing construction, financing or maintenance burdens.
Case Studies: The Impact of Solar on Schools and Universities
Over 30 years, the carport and rooftop solar arrays are expected to produce more than 100,000 megawatt hours of clean, renewable energy, which is equivalent to 66% of the district’s energy consumption
California Polytechnic University
Palo Alto Unified School District
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