California Center for Sustainable Energy

CCSE is making our gift to the environment this New Year the installation of a solar photovoltaic ( PV) system to help power our Kearny Mesa office.

Our solar PV system is made up of 44 United Solar Ovonic PVL-116 (PM) panels, 36 Kyocera Solar KC158G panels and two SMA America SB5000US inverters. The system is expected to produce 16,918 kWh annually and will save over $2,200 in electricity costs each year. It had powered our previous office and was removed when we relocated. We finally found the funds to reinstall it.

The installation process provided a great training opportunity for students from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and is expected to be complete by the end of the month. System energy production and performance parameters will be monitored, with the data on display for visitors to our Energy Resource Center.

To learn more about the CSI, click here.