Suntech to supply 1.6MW of panels to run building-mounted PV project at ASU

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Email

Suntech
will supply 1.6MW of solar panels to Sun Devil Solar LLC, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Integrys Energy Services, for its PV project with
Arizona State University (ASU). The panels will be installed on top of
two elevated parking structures in the centre of ASU’s main campus
using a tracking system. The project will be the state’s largest
building-mounted project when it reaches completion at the end of 2008.

Jonathan Fink, Director of the Global Institute of Sustainability and University Sustainability Officer at ASU, said, “We believe in the potential of solar to become a cost-effective energy solution and hope that ASU’s large solar installation and solar R&D initiatives will encourage further solar adoption throughout Arizona and at other universities throughout the U.S.”

This article requires Premium SubscriptionBasic (FREE) Subscription

Try Premium for just $1

  • Full premium access for the first month at only $1
  • Converts to an annual rate after 30 days unless cancelled
  • Cancel anytime during the trial period

Premium Benefits

  • Expert industry analysis and interviews
  • Digital access to PV Tech Power journal
  • Exclusive event discounts

Or get the full Premium subscription right away

Or continue reading this article for free

ASU has received multiple awards and grants from the US Department of Energy’s Solar America Initiative to further encourage development and uptake of solar technologies. Long-term plans include the establishment of a 7MW installation at the University’s Tempe campus.

By Síle Mc Mahon

Read Next

September 16, 2025
IB Solar is investing INR30 billion (US$340 million) in a 4GW TOPCon solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
September 16, 2025
Two of the major European solar trade associations, the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) and SolarPower Europe (SPE), have called for EU policymakers to take measures supporting European solar manufacturing.
September 16, 2025
The Philippines has commissioned the Batangas 1 project, the country's first to combine agriPV with a battery energy storage system (BESS).
September 16, 2025
Two Wisconsin Republicans have introduced legislation to open access to community solar projects in the US state.
September 15, 2025
Advances in edge-based artificial intelligence are helping make solar and storage interoperable by tackling the data challenge, writes Andrew Foster.
September 15, 2025
Italy’s latest renewable energy tender has received 12GW of bids, of which the majority, 10GW, came from solar PV.

Subscribe to Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Solar Media Events
September 16, 2025
Athens, Greece
Solar Media Events
September 30, 2025
Seattle, USA
Solar Media Events
October 1, 2025
London, UK
Solar Media Events
October 2, 2025
London,UK
Solar Media Events
October 7, 2025
Manila, Philippines