University becomes Carbon Neutral Using Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Energy Systems « Solar Thermal Magazine

University becomes Carbon Neutral Using Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Energy Systems « Solar Thermal Magazine

Cal Poly Pomona University is celebrating becoming carbon neutral at its 16-acre John T. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies with an event called “Plug into the Sun: Green Light to Carbon Neutral.” The milestone was made possible by the installation of concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar energy systems from California-based Amonix, Inc., the recognized leader in designing and manufacturing CPV solar systems for sunny and dry climates and a 12-year partner of the Lyle Center.

The Lyle Center plant will use two Amonix CPV solar systems to generate 210,000 kW hours of clean, renewable energy annually, displacing 85 metric tons of greenhouse gases – the equivalent of planting 53 acres of trees.