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San Antonio advances zero net energy goal with $30 million solar initiative

We have a project update for y’all about six municipal solar initiatives

SATXtoday: Big Sun Solar

San Antonio-based commercial solar company, Big Sun Solar is developing the program with the City of San Antonio.

Photo by Big Sun Solar

Remember when Big Sun Solar won a $30 million contract from the City of San Antonio last year?

The largest on-site solar program by a local Texas government is currently under construction in San Antonio. The $30 million initiative will include the installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic’s and solar canopy shade structures at various City-owned facilities.

The move will bring San Antonio closer to its 2040 goal of achieving carbon neutrality for all municipal buildings.

The City hosted a kick off community event earlier this month at the Southwest Service Center that featured the venue’s solar canopies, providing 200 covered parking spaces for City employees.

Check out the six of the 42 municipal projects already commissioned:

  • Jean Yates Community Center, rooftop installation
  • Southside Lions Senior Center, rooftop installation
  • West Police Substation, parking lot canopy installation
  • Pre-K 4 SA East, rooftop installation
  • Melendrez Community Center, rooftop installation
  • Southwest Service Center, parking lot canopy installation
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