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Sustainable UFV

Solar panels

Solar Panels — Quick facts

  • Status: Completed
  • Location: The Peter Jones Learning Commons (Building G), Abbotsford campus
  • Project size:
  • Expected completion date: 2021

Project overview

There are currently 321 solar panels generating electricity at UFV, which were installed in 2021. These panels are located on the roof of the Peter Jones Learning Commons (Building G) on the Abbotsford Campus, which houses the Library and Academic Success Centre. These panels have been producing around 130MWh of electricity per year, which is roughly the same amount of electricity needed to power 12 Canadian homes!

Project features

  • Increased electrical capacity for low-carbon electrification projects
  • back feed power into the grid
  • Energy cost savings
  • Visible commitment to a clean energy future
  • Accessible teaching & learning opportunities

Related SDGs:

Clean energy, Climate action