The Bird Solar Project is a new initiative that will fund photovoltaic systems in multiple campus locations over the next few years.
Photo by Miguel Ozuna, courtesy of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½
Thanks to a generous investment from Jeff and Tina Bird, this project will more than double ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½’s current on-site solar generation capacity, reduce operating costs, and allow annual savings to be reinvested into additional sustainability efforts on campus.
Bird Project Locations and Impact
| Location | Size (kW) | Activation (power generating) Timeline | Annual Generation (kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavey Parking Lot | 687.5 | March 18th, 2024 | 1,025,190 |
| Athletic Excellence Center (AEC) | 202.5 | March 18th, 2024 | 300,746 |
| North Garage | 521 | Spring / Summer 2024 | 783,004 |
Leavey Parking Lot
Photo by Miguel Ozuna
Google Earth view of Solar Projects Across Campus
Image provided by Michael Krautkramer
Athletic Excellence Center (AEC)
Photo by Miguel Ozuna
Radiant impact: Solar panels illuminate ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½â€™s green path
"It’s a gift that keeps giving to the University"
Contributions that made this project possible will accelerate ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s sustainability initiatives in multiple ways.
2,108,940 total kilowatt hours
Upon completion, the total estimated renewable energy kWh production will be the equivalent of powering 115 homes for one year.