Student Housing, Cotati, CA - Case Study
Maktinta completed a comprehensive energy retrofit for student housing in Cotati, CA, a facility serving UC Sonoma students. The project aimed to significantly reduce the building`s CO2 footprint by integrating both solar thermal and solar PV systems. The advanced solar thermal installation efficiently provides domestic hot water to the building, while the 50 kWp solar PV system actively reduces the facility`s grid electricity draw, ensuring clean power for common areas and overall building operations.
A key technical highlight was the integration of Maktinta`s advanced solar controller, enabling precise remote control and monitoring of the entire system for optimized performance. Completed in July 2017, this renewable energy installation is estimated to generate 79,500 kWh of clean electricity annually from the PV array, contributing to an approximate carbon reduction of 14.07 tons of CO2 emissions each year.
This innovative dual-system approach showcases Maktinta’s expertise in delivering tailored, sustainable solutions that provide both significant environmental benefits and enhanced energy independence for educational institutions.
