TotalEnergies has completed a 4.1-MW solar and 1.55-MWh battery storage project at Sonoma State University (SSU), one of the largest solar plus battery systems in Sonoma County, California. Driven by the California State University (CSU) system-wide commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2045, the project advances campus sustainability strategy and expands TotalEnergies’ robust, decade-long partnership modernizing CSU energy infrastructure across the state.
“Sonoma State University’s investment in solar infrastructure is a meaningful example of how CSU campuses are advancing the system’s broader goal of carbon neutrality by 2045,” said Lindsey Rowell, chief of energy, sustainability and transportation in the California State University Office of the Chancellor. “TotalEnergies has been a significant partner in this work, supporting more than 30% of the CSU’s solar projects across our 22 campuses.”
“For many years, TotalEnergies has had the privilege of partnering with the CSU system to advance sustainable energy across California, with more than 20 MW of completed solar and battery storage projects — and more on the way,” said Eric Potts, managing director of TotalEnergies Distributed Generation USA. “Together with SSU, we are building more than just modern energy infrastructure, we’re inspiring a cleaner, more resilient future for the next generation of climate leaders.”
The solar carports, which span five campus parking lots, are expected to generate more than 7.9 million kWh of clean energy in the first year of production while also providing shade and shelter for vehicles. The site’s battery storage system is estimated to save the university over $5 million in utility costs over the first five years…