The 71,500sq ft, roof-mounted solar PV system contains crystalline modules and utilizes a self-ballasted racking system that does not penetrate the terminal’s roof.
The solar project is part of the City of Los Angeles’ Solar LA Program, and over its lifetime, it will reduce the port’s carbon footprint by nearly 22,838 metric tons of carbon dioxide.
Port of Los Angeles executive director Geraldine Katz said the new PV system underscores the port’s commitment to utilizing the latest technologies to establish one of the greenest seaports in North America.
Cupertino Electric is an engineering and construction company headquartered in San Jose, California.
