Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Project

The project involves the installation of solar photovoltaic equipment across multiple locations on the California State University, East Bay campus in Hayward, targeting a significant reduction in the campus’s energy consumption. New solar arrays will be mounted on the rooftop of the CORE building, while additional solar canopies will be constructed over parking lots G and H on the eastern side of the campus. Alongside these installations, solar array control equipment will be placed on existing concrete pads within developed campus areas, and a dedicated non-solar canopy will be added above ADA-accessible parking spaces in the same lots to enhance accessibility and protection. A battery energy storage system will be integrated into the existing Switchgear House near the main campus entrance, enabling the storage and timely use of generated solar energy to improve grid reliability and efficiency. The combined system is designed to offset approximately 30 percent of the campus’s annual electricity use, representing a major step toward sustainability and energy independence. The project is being led by the California State University Board of Trustees, with oversight and coordination handled by the Director of Planning, Design, and Construction, Daniel No, who serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries. All work is scoped to occur within existing campus infrastructure and developed areas to minimize environmental disruption and avoid new land use. The initiative aligns with broader state goals for renewable energy adoption and climate action, leveraging underutilized spaces like parking lots to maximize energy production without compromising campus functionality. The project was posted as a forecast on October 28, 2025, and its location is firmly situated at 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Hayward, California, 94542, ensuring all activities remain within the confines of the university’s owned property.