Rockville’s Standard Solar, Lehigh University complete 3.1 MW solar array

Underscoring its dedication to helping institutions reduce their carbon footprints and achieve sustainability goals, Rockville-based Standard Solar announced the completion of a 3.1-megawatt (MW-DC) solar project on Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus in Pennsylvania.

The installation marks a milestone in the university’s efforts to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2040.

Acquired by Standard Solar after being initially developed by EDF Renewables, the project was constructed and completed in collaboration with EDF Renewables as the EPC provider. Standard Solar is the project’s long-term owner and operator.

The single-axis tracker array near the university’s athletic fields will also offer hands-on research and learning opportunities for Lehigh students, underscoring the institution’s commitment to fostering sustainability leaders. Through a solar dashboard, students, faculty and the public can track real-time energy production and analyze the system’s performance, reinforcing Lehigh’s dedication to transparency and education in sustainability.

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

This project adds to Standard Solar’s growing portfolio of solar projects in Pennsylvania and underscores the company’s commitment to delivering renewable energy solutions for educational institutions. Within its 500 MW portfolio, more than 50 MW are dedicated specifically to serving academic institutions, including both K-12 schools and higher education establishments.