HP powers up solar system in San Diego
HP and SunPower announced the completion of a 1.1 megawatt solar-electric power system on the roof of HP’s printing technology R&D facility in San Diego.
Under the deal, first made public last December, SunPower will install its SunPower T10 Solar Roof Tile commercial roof system on behalf of GE Energy Financial Services, who will own the system as part of a predefined program initiated by SunPower. GE then sells the electricity generated to HP at a pre-agreed, retail-competitive, price.
“HP has set aggressive goals to reduce the environmental impact of both our operations and that of our customers through product innovation,” said Ron Coughlin, senior vice president and leader of environmental strategy for HP’s Imaging and Printing Group. “By generating clean, affordable solar power with this flagship installation in San Diego, SunPower and GE are helping us achieve those goals with no initial out-of-pocket expenses, offering us long-term savings on electricity costs.”
The system will reduce more than 60 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions over the next 30 years, which is equivalent to providing electricity to 3800 homes or removing more than 5250 cars from the road.
Interestingly, the companies noted one element that is often neglected in similar announcements – the carbon credits that will be awarded to the system.
“HP owns the renewable energy credits and environmental benefits associated with the system, which it may retire or sell,” the companies said.
Under the original announcement in December, the system is expected to save HP $750,000 over the next 15 years.
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