Standard Solar has completed a 3.1 MW DC solar project at Lehigh University Goodman Campus in Northampton, Pennsylvania. The company acquired the project from EDF Renewables, who developed the array and collaborated on its construction and completion. Standard Solar is the long-term owner and operator of the project.

As someone who grew up in the region, I am delighted to support Lehigh in fulfilling its mission to become a sustainable model for higher education, "said Eric Partyka, Business Development Director at Standard Solar. This solar installation not only provides clean energy for the campus, but also plays a crucial role in advancing the university's ambitious carbon neutrality goals. This project demonstrates the power of collaboration to make real progress towards achieving a more sustainable future

The system is expected to generate approximately 5108 megawatt hours of clean energy annually, meeting over 100% of the electricity demand of the Goodman campus and offsetting 8% of the total electricity consumption of the university's power grid. The Goodman campus has most of the university's sports and activity facilities for use by students, faculty, staff, and the community.

As outlined in our climate action strategy, this solar installation is a crucial step on our path to achieving zero emissions, "said Joseph J. Helble, President of Lehigh University. By investing in on-site renewable energy, we not only reduce emissions, but also provide valuable learning opportunities for our students

The single axis tracker array also provides practical research and learning opportunities for students at Lihai University. Through solar dashboards, students, teachers, and the public can track real-time energy production and analyze system performance.

This project not only involves energy production, but also educating the next generation of leaders who will create solutions for a sustainable future, "said Audrey McSain, Director of Sustainability at Lehigh University. By integrating this project into our campus operations and curriculum, we are helping our students become creators of the future, addressing the climate challenges we face today and in the future

Lehigh is the sole purchaser of energy produced through a long-term power purchase agreement with Standard Solar. The device also integrates a broader campus environment and protects the natural plant life in the area. In Standard Solar's 500 MW product portfolio, over 50 MW is dedicated to serving academic institutions, including K-12 schools and higher education institutions.