Overview
AZ State University - Tempe Campus Solar is a 2.4 MW solar PV installation in Tempe, Arizona, owned by Arizona State University FDM. It supports the university's renewable energy goals.
AZ State University - Tempe Campus Solar is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, United States. With a capacity of 2.4 MW, it is a medium-scale solar installation that contributes to the university's energy portfolio and sustainability initiatives. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, where the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides tax incentives for renewable energy projects, and Arizona's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires utilities to generate 15% of their energy from renewable sources by 2025. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this installation uses fixed or tracking panels to maximize generation. As an on-campus solar array, this facility reduces the university's reliance on grid electricity and lowers its carbon footprint. It serves as an educational resource for students and demonstrates ASU's commitment to renewable energy adoption. The electricity generated supports campus operations and contributes to the local grid during peak production.
Environmental context
The Tempe campus is located in the Sonoran Desert, which receives abundant solar radiation, making it ideal for solar PV generation. The facility occupies rooftop or ground-mounted space, minimizing land-use impact. Solar energy production here displaces fossil fuel-generated electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, United States.
The facility has a capacity of 2.4 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by Arizona State University FDM, the university's facilities development and management division.
Solar PV in Arizona benefits from the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax incentives and the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which requires 15% renewable energy by 2025.
The facility reduces ASU's electricity costs, lowers its carbon footprint, and serves as an educational tool for students studying renewable energy and sustainability.