College of Podiatric Medicine 315.2 kWdc Solar Array (Virtual)
¾«¶«Ó°ÒµPodiatric Medicine ground mounted fixed tilt array is part of a larger energy conservation project with ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµBrewer-Garrett Company completed in 2021. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµsolar developer/installer was Paradise Energy Solutions, LLC. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ315.2 kWdc Solar PV Array ground fixed-tilt mounting system consists of 788 solar panels and extends electrical connection to campus. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ315.2 kWdc Solar PV array serves nearly 30 percent of campus electricity. It is enough energy to power 42 homes or 52 cars and eliminate 273 tons of COâ‚‚ per year. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ25-year Power Purchase Agreement requires no upfront capital expense to the college, and all electricity produced is purchased at a negotiated rate with ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµBrewer-Garrett Company, Middleburg Heights, Ohio. ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµPV system will produce a minimum 25-year electric cost savings of about $16,500 the first year, and over $550,000 after 25 years. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµperimeter of the array is made up of native pollinators and other plants specifically selected for the area to increase numbers of honeybees and various other beneficial insects. To follow-up on its progress, a solar energy dashboard is expected to be available on the CPM homepage allowing real-time data use for educational purposes and community interest.
NOTE- This is a virtual site on the National Solar tour and is not staffed.
