Caltrans Solar Project
On June 15, 2007, Caltrans District 10 in Stockton unveiled a solar energy system with the deployment of a 251 kW photo voltaic system. Caltrans chose to use renewable energy to demonstrate environmental stewardship and contribute to a healthier environment in the community that we operate in.
Caltrans District 10 Director Kome Ajise held a “throw the switch” ceremony at the site of the system located in the parking area of the district office. The photo voltaic installation was built under a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sun Edison, North America's largest solar services company. Under the agreement, Caltrans benefits from clean, solar energy with no upfront cost, thereby avoiding an estimated $1,757,000 in capital installation. Sun Edison built, owns and will maintain the solar system. Sun Edison will sell the solar energy to Caltrans at costs lower than PG&E rates.
The solar system will prevent the release of 5,155,455 lbs of carbon emissions over 20 years, which is equivalent to removing 503 vehicles off the road. Over the same period, the system will generate enough clean, renewable energy to power roughly 563 homes.
Pictures
Photo 2 - Construction 
Photo 3 - Construction 
Photo 4 - Ceremony