Local Government Trend: Solar Powered Stadiums

Contracting for solar power on top of the new Sacramento King stadium is a benefit bonaza. Solar Power will:

• Power 15% of the stadium
• the solar company is putting in a significant capital investment “to help the Kings fund the arena”
• Offers the stadium LEED Gold certification

The solar project is estimated to cost $507 million investment by SPI Solar. SPI is committed to solar stadiums in California as it also has a solar installation at the Staples Center sports arena.

Sacramento Bee: Sacramento Kings show off solar array plans for arena rooftop