Solar Panel Project at La Costa Canyon High School (LCC) and Canyon Crest Academy (CCA)

Solar Panel Project at La Costa Canyon High School (LCC) and Canyon Crest Academy (CCA)

NOTE: Review Per Lead Sa Dieguito Union High School proposes a Solar Panel Project at La Costa Canyon High school and Canyon Crest Academy. The District proposes to construct carports within existing parking lots and install solar panels on the roofs of the carports of each school facility. The proposed photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on top of the carports would convert sunlight energy into electricity. Placement of the PV facilities on shade structures (carports) assists in ensuring that the panels are not shaded by proximate trees, structures, or vehicles. Thus, the primary purpose of the carports is to serve as a platform for the PV panels. The shade structures are thus a critical element of the Solar Power Project. The proposed carports would have a slight angle (5" to 10" tilt). The PV solar panels proposed for installation would be the Sharp NU-U235F1 model. The PV panels would consist of water white-tempered glass, a weatherproof film, and an aluminum frame. Incoming solar rays would be captured by the solar panels. A direct current is created by the solar panels and is then sent to an inverter and converted to alternating current electricity for use on the power grid. La Costa Canyon High School: 25 carports would be constructed within the northwestern parking lot. The carports would be 10 ft tall. The PV panels would be installed with a single cantilever. The project would include one inverter at this site that would connect to a pull box and the main switchboard for the San Diego Gas and Electric meter. Installation of the proposed carports at this site would entail the removal of 12 light poles and 75 ornamental trees that are currently located throughout this parking lot. New light fixtures would be installed under the carports to ensure security lighting is provided throughout the project area. The numver of parking spaces provided on site would not change. Canyon Crest Academy: 4 carports would be constructed within the northwestern parking lot and 6 carports would be constructed in the southwestern parking lot. The carports would be 10 ft tall. The PV panels would be installed with a double catilever. The project would include one inverter near both of the parking lots and two San Diego Gas and Electric meters. Installation of the proposed carports at this facility would entail the removal of 18 light poles and 19 ornamental trees currently located within the northwestern parking lot, and 14 light poles and 26 ornamental trees that are currently located within the southwestern parking lot. New light fixtures would be installed under the proposed carports to ensure security lighting is provided throughout the project area. The number of parking spaces provided on site would not change.

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