Westtown, PA – School Solar Project
Westtown, PA School Solar Project
Location: PA | Industry: Municipal | Technology: Electricity | Role: Developer
The Westtown School Solar Project is a ground-mounted solar installation located on the school’s 600-acre campus in Westtown, Pennsylvania. The system spans approximately 8 acres and consists of a 2.013 MW DC (1.5 MW AC) solar field designed to provide a substantial portion of the campus’s electricity needs. Once operational, the project is expected to generate more than 3 million kWh of clean energy annually, offsetting roughly 90% of Westtown School’s electricity usage.
The project was developed under newly adopted township regulations that limited solar fields to 10 acres, requiring careful site planning and coordination with local officials. Design considerations addressed visibility, glare mitigation, and stormwater management, including engineered infiltration basins that meet local standards while integrating with existing site infrastructure. The system uses single-axis tracker technology and 550W bifacial panels to maximize energy production throughout the day.
Beyond energy production, the project delivers measurable environmental benefits. Annual generation is equivalent to removing approximately 275 gasoline-powered vehicles from the road, powering 159 homes, or recycling 417 tons of waste instead of landfilling it. The project’s output is delivered through a long-term power agreement, demonstrating how on-site solar can support institutional sustainability goals while integrating into broader energy markets.