Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

Division
Facilities & Services – Sustainability

Overview

The Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Purchase Agreement project will enable Stony Brook University to generate renewable electricity through a third-party owned solar array installed on university land. Through a long-term agreement, the university will purchase the clean electricity produced by the system at a fixed rate, providing access to large-scale solar power without upfront capital investment.

This approach supports the university’s sustainability goals by expanding renewable energy generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and transforming underutilized land into productive energy infrastructure.

Key Highlights

• Installation of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic array on university property
• Third-party developer will install, own, and operate the solar system
• Solar panels and inverters will connect to the PSEG grid
• Long-term agreement provides stable, predictable energy pricing

Impact

The project will benefit students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community by increasing access to clean, renewable electricity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with campus energy use.

By expanding solar generation across campus, the project supports Stony Brook University’s commitment to sustainability and responds to growing interest from the campus community in advancing renewable energy solutions.

Timeline
In Procurement as of Spring 2026

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