Wellesley, MA
System: Solar Electric (Photovoltaic)
Size: 10.0 kW
Type: SunPower
Wellesley College called on SunBug Solar to install a 10 kilowatt ground-mount photovoltaic array, prominently located at the athletic fields. The system feeds electricity onto the college’s grid for lighting, irrigation and other needs. In addition to feeding electricity onto the college’s grid, the array serves as a focal point to inspire and educate the Wellesley community, especially the student body.
Over the next 30 years, the array will offset 264 tons of CO2, equivalent to eliminating the emissions from 30,000 gallons of gasoline, or the carbon sequestered annually from 56 acres of pine forest.
48 Evergreen Solar 210-watt photovoltaic panels, one Fronius IG Plus inverter. Output of over 13,000 kilowatt hours per year.
“As the college's first renewable energy system, this photovoltaic array serves as a cornerstone for Wellesley College's commitment to a sustainable future. Since 1875, our landscape has played a central role in the life of the college. To ensure its integrity for tomorrow's students, we must practice thoughtful environmental stewardship today.”
Patrick Willoughby, Director of Sustainability, Wellesley College
