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 Santa Clara University
Thanks to a generous investment from Jeff and Tina Bird, this project will more than double SCU’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 SCU’s green path
"It’s a gift that keeps giving to the University"
Contributions that made this project possible will accelerate SCU'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.