GHG Emissions, Solar, Sourcing Renewables - April 4, 2024
Northeastern University Turns On Rooftop Solar
Northeastern University’s Boston campus has completed the installation of an on-grid rooftop solar system providing 157.78 kWp DC of power for the University’s Snell Library building.
The comprehensive solar system, which is now fully operational, was installed in partnership with Ameresco, Inc. and is expected to offset 146 metric tons of carbon emissions per year.
“Northeastern has made significant progress reducing the carbon intensity of our buildings,” said Leah Bamberger, Executive Director of Northeastern’s Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub, in a statement. “This project comes at an important time as we are developing plans to fully decarbonize our buildings and eliminate harmful emissions.”
The statement notes that the location in downtown Boston represents an innovative use case for urban on-grid solar PV integration and highlights the potential for clean and renewable energy to support community sustainability goals.
The implementation of the solar system faced a number of challenges, from limitations posed by building structures to the need for efficient space utilization. The Snell Library’s spacious roof, ample height and minimal shading were advantages, as were recent renovations that improved integration with the electrical grid.
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