LACC South Hall 150 kW Solar Canopy
LADWP constructed in 1999, 2000, and 2001, a total of about 400kw of solar power generating capacity at the LA Convention Center. The solar photovoltaic (PV) system is installed in two main phases, the South Hall (Phase 1), and Cherry Street (Phase 2).
Phase 1 consists of a 144kw system mounted on the South Hall Canopy. The installation at this location was fast tracked beginning November 1999, and construction was completed in June 2000. The system officially began delivering solar electric power in July 2000.
Phase 2 consists of a 248kw system integrated with a car shade on the roof of the Cherry Street Parking Garage. Construction began in November 2000, and was completed October 2001. The system entered final testing and in February 2002, began delivering power.
The entire 392kw LA Convention Center system produces about 800,000kWh of electricity per year, or enough electricity to power over 100 homes.
Los Angeles Convention Center
South Hall Canopy
Mounting: Steel structure on architectural canopy over truck loading
dock area
Modules: 1,920 Total AstroPower 65W Black and 75W Blue
Power: 144,000 W (STC)
Inverter: Trace
Milestones:
Project Start November 1999
Construction Start February 2000
Project Phase 1 Completed, In-Service July 2000
Cherry Street
Mounting: Pedestal mounted in pairs, on open steel carport-like structure
above roof parking deck of 3-level concrete parking structure
Modules: 3,312 Total AstroPower 75W Blue
Power: 248,400 W (STC)
Inverter: Trace
Milestones:
Project Start November 1999
Construction Start November 2000
Project Phase 2 Completed October 2001
In-Service, Phase 2, February 2002
Total Los Angeles Convention Center
Project
Modules: 5,232 Total AstroPower
Power: 392,400 W (STC)
The power load of the Convention Center varies from 4MW to 8MW. This project
is estimated to provide up to 10% of the Convention Center's load.