GHG Emissions, Solar  -  November 1, 2024

Lehigh University Adds On-Campus Solar Array

Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus in Pennsylvania will add a solar array to help it achieve net carbon neutrality by 2040.

The system is estimated to generate approximately 5,108 megawatt-hours (MWh) of clean energy each year, supplying more than 100% of the Goodman Campus’s electrical power needs and offsetting 8% of the university’s total grid electricity consumption. Goodman Campus includes most of the university’s athletic and event facilities and is used by students, staff, faculty and the community.

Standard Solar, the project’s long-term owner and operator, announced the completion of a 3.1-megawatt (MW-DC) solar project that was acquired by the company after being initially developed by EDF Renewables. The project was constructed and completed in collaboration with EDF Renewables as the EPC provider. 

“This solar installation is a critical step in our Pathway to Zero as outlined in our Climate Action Strategy,” said Joseph J. Helble, Lehigh’s President, in a statement. “By investing in on-site renewable energy, we are not only reducing emissions but also providing valuable learning opportunities for our students."

Lehigh is the sole off-taker of the energy produced through a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Standard Solar. The installation  features an aesthetically designed landscape surrounding the array, integrating it into the broader campus environment and preserving the area’s natural beauty.

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