Catholic University West Campus Community Solar Array

Be part of one of the largest solar power arrays in DC and the greater DMV area

The Catholic University of America (CUA) and Standard Solar have completed the Washington metropolitan region’s largest urban community solar array on the University’s campus in northeast D.C.

The 7.5-megawatt project will provide access to locally generated, renewable energy through the D.C. community solar program to D.C. residents and the university.

Generating approximately 10,000 megawatt-hours of solar energy annually, the project will make a significant contribution to the district’s goal of 100% renewable energy by 2032 and carbon neutrality by 2050.

What is Community Solar and what does it mean for the community?

Community solar increases access to the benefits of solar by allowing even more to participate in the clean energy revolution, particularly U.S. electricity consumers that don’t have the option to install a solar array on their roof or property.

Pepco-DC account holders can become subscribers to the CUA Community Solar Project and purchase portions of their solar power from the array. Subscribers will enjoy financial savings and sustainable benefits of the solar array without any upfront installation costs or ongoing maintenance needs. First kWh to be delivered Spring/Summer 2023.

Watch the array construction progress!

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs. Build a career and become part of the clean energy solution! 

According to a recent article in The Washington Post, in order to ‘electrify everything’ the country is going to need a lot more electrical experts. Solar projects like this one bring jobs, including electricians, to the community and region — the partners on this project are hiring.

Visit their websites for current job and training opportunities around the city and region. 

Who is Standard Solar? 

Standard Solar has a long history of work in the District of Columbia. From our 20 MW project with the D.C. Department of General Services to our early work with Catholic University, we are committed to helping the D.C. community achieve its renewable energy goals.

Building on 18 years of sustainable growth and in-house and tax equity investment capital, Standard Solar is a national leader operating locally in the development, funding and long-term ownership and operations of commercial and community solar facilities. 

For project acquisition and development inquiries, contact John Finnerty at john.finnerty@standardsolar.com and on LinkedIn.