Commercial Solar in El Cajon, CA

El Cajon, CA – 72.6 kW

This brand new government facility is slated to open to public in summer of 2011. The building will have a typical office setup and power usage. The structure design includes a 72.6 kW solar power system to best accommodate the anticipated power needs.

Due to insufficient space on the roof, the city officials chose to install a carport with 324 solar panels. This way, the system will not only reduce a significant amount of the facilities electricity usage from the grid, but also it will provide welcome shade to the cars parking underneath.

System Details

Number of panels: 324
Type of panels: Sharp 224 watts
Annual production: 101,640 kWh
Utility Bill offset (estimated): 65%
Estimated lifetime savings: $1,440,149

Lifetime Environmental Benefits

Trees Saved: 54,026

Cars Removed from Traffic: 413

Gallons of Oil Unused: 236,210