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Members say rooftop solar could produce ~25,000 kWh/year; might support later hydrogen generation
Summary
A committee presentation using NREL outputs estimated a rooftop array of about 54 panels could generate roughly 25,000 kWh annually; members discussed using that generation to eventually power an electrolyzer for hydrogen production in later phases.
A committee member (speaker 4) presented an estimate—based on NREL data—that a proposed roof array of about 54 panels could produce roughly 25,000 kilowatt-hours per year. Members discussed that solar generation could be tied into later project phases to run an electrolyzer and reduce reliance on grid electricity for hydrogen production.
"That would produce about 25,000 kilowatt hours per year," Committee member (speaker 4) said while reviewing site and panel sizing. The committee noted seasonality affects output and that batteries or other smoothing equipment would still be needed to handle fluctuations; members also discussed rooftop orientation and the potential for covered parking as an alternative site for panels.
