The University of California is working with SunPower Corp. to install a 5MW solar power system featuring a carport-and-rooftop installation, complemented by a 500KW energy storage solution from Stem.
"UC Merced is a sustainability leader in higher education, and we are committed to supporting economic, socially responsible and environmentally conscious initiatives," said Colleen McCormick, the university's director of sustainability. "We have always set ambitious goals for sustainability in our campus construction and operations, and this partnership with SunPower will help us reach those goals."
"It's an honor to help customers like UC Merced get closer to their sustainability goals with SunPower's dependable solar solutions," said Nam Nguyen, SunPower executive vice president. "With a well-regarded reputation for delivering high-efficiency, cost effective solar solutions to schools and higher education facilities nationwide, SunPower looks forward to helping UC Merced achieve the economic and environmental value that SunPower's quality solar and storage solution enables."