Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, built a seven-acre solar canopy and another 30-acres of solar canopies
The solar canopies powered 342 energy-efficient Kenall TekDek™ 50-watt LED parking lights
The university expects to net US$28 million from the solar project over a 20-year period
The system generates US$1.2 million worth of electricity
In 2009, Rutgers University in New Jersey first built a seven-acre solar parking canopy on its Livingston campus. The solar farm quickly proved financially beneficial and sparked interest among students, faculty, and staff eager to learn about photovoltaic systems and renewable energy.
By 2011, the University Board approved the construction of a second facility, nearly 30 acres in size, featuring solar canopies. Beneath these solar panels, 342 Kenall 50-watt TekDek™ LED lights were installed. These lights consume only a small portion of the energy generated by the panels and, along with security cameras, help keep staff, students, and visitors safe. The solar parking lot includes 31,032 high-efficiency solar panel structures of 260W each.
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Reductions in the construction costs for solar canopies, along with incentives from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), have made Rutgers’ solar project a highly profitable investment. Financial incentives and rebates from state, federal, and local sources lower the initial investment costs and offer favorable payback scenarios.
“Because of the subsides that are in the state of New Jersey and the federal credits that are available, it became a no-brainer to do it. We’ll be pretty much cash-positive right from the get-go.”
Michael Kornitas, Energy Conservation Manager, Rutgers University
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