Mission College, construction firm Gilbane Co. and SunPower Corp. have dedicated a 1.1 MW solar power system at the college's campus, located in Santa Clara, Calif.
Over the 25-year life of the system, Mission College is expected to save approximately $8.5 million in electricity costs, according to SunPower. The 1.5-acre parking lot canopy structure will generate approximately one-third of Mission College's electricity demand, while reducing energy costs and providing shading for parked vehicles.
The installation comprises 2,640 SunPower E19/425 modules.
