At the airport, SunPower installed SunPower E20 solar panels at three rooftop locations: the Rental Car Center and two buildings that comprise the East Economy Garages.
Construction on the solar system was completed in two months at the end of the last year.
The system is expected to generate the equivalent of 51% of the electricity demand at the airport’s rental car center, two East Economy parking garages and toll plaza, saving $4.7m over the next 20 years.
SunPower Western Project Sales Director Rick Whisman said SunPower’s technology will ensure that the system delivers energy over the long term, reducing operational expenses significantly with no upfront expenditure.
SunPower designed and built the system, and is operating and maintaining it.
The airport has a solar services agreement with SunPower, and is hosting the system and buying electricity at rates that are competitive with retail electricity, providing a hedge against rising electricity costs with no capital investment.
