Lot 40 Solar PV Canopy, Future Battery Storage, and EV Charging

Division
Facilities & Services – Sustainability

Overview

The Lot 40 Solar PV Canopy project will install a solar photovoltaic carport system over Lot 40, generating clean renewable electricity while providing shaded parking for campus users. The project will also support the future installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and battery energy storage, helping advance Stony Brook University’s sustainability, transportation electrification, and energy resilience goals.

Key Highlights

• Installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) canopy system over Lot 40 parking areas
• Generation of on-site renewable electricity to reduce reliance on grid power
• Infrastructure designed to support future EV charging, including DC fast charging capability
• System designed to accommodate future battery energy storage integration
• Opportunity to support electric bus fleet charging during low-demand periods
• Shaded parking areas that protect vehicles from sun, rain, and snow

Impact

Students, faculty, staff, and visitors will benefit from expanded access to EV charging infrastructure, cleaner energy generation, and improved campus sustainability. The project supports New York State climate goals while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy resilience, and transforming underutilized parking areas into productive renewable energy infrastructure.

Timeline
Design: Approximately 30 Months
Project Completion:  TBD

Project Contacts
Tom Lanzilotta - Assistant Director of Energy & Sustainability - thomas.lanzilotta@stonybrook.edu