BCC now features N.E.’s largest solar parking array

FALL RIVER – Government, education and business leaders marked the opening of a 3.2-megawatt solar array covering 800 parking spaces on 5 acres of the city’s Bristol Community College campus.

The solar array will generate more than 34 million kilowatt hours of energy each year, enough to cover half of the campus’ electricity needs and generate a 20-year savings of more than $1.75 million, according to a joint statement. The canopy avoids the emission of more than 1,500 tons of carbon dioxide each year – the equivalent of removing approximately 5,000 cars from the road.

The canopy was built in partnership with the nonprofit energy-buying consortium PowerOptions and its solar partner, SunEdison Inc.

“Clean energy technology in Massachusetts is thriving, spurred by the commonwealth’s innovative spirit, vibrant technology industry, strong public-private partnerships and world-class academic institutions,” Gov. Charlie D. Baker said in a statement marking the opening of New England’s largest solar parking canopy.

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The solar canopy will supply power for the entire campus, and is slated to be a major part of the Zero Net Energy plans for the school’s under-construction health and science building.

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