ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – University at Albany announces the completion of the largest State University rooftop solar array system. Officials said this project will reduce campus carbon footprint while helping to advance New York State to meet solar energy goals.
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The New York Power Authority partnered with the University to develop 1.9 megawatts of direct solar energy covering the academic podium buildings to bring long-term energy cost savings and sustainability benefits. Officials said this project will support the state’s goals by harnessing 70% of electricity from renewable energy by 2030 and transitioning to a carbon-free power grid by 2040.
The new system was constructed of 4,783 panels on the roof of the Life Science Research building, several roofs within the Academic Podium complex,…