Madison West High School Solar

Madison West High School Project Overview

Madison West High School completed a phased rooftop solar expansion to support long-term energy efficiency and campus improvements. In 2021, two aging systems, a small solar electric array and an existing solar hot water system, were removed to make way for a new 124 kW ballasted rooftop solar array. Due to existing building conditions, conduit routing required careful coordination, with pathways running through multiple maintenance closets before tying into the main electrical room.

In 2024, a second 123 kW rooftop solar array was added as part of the school’s pool and gym addition. This phase was connected to a newly installed electrical service dedicated to the expanded facilities, ensuring the solar system aligned seamlessly with the building’s upgraded infrastructure. Together, the two arrays significantly increase on-site renewable energy generation while supporting Madison West High School’s broader sustainability goals.

Key Project Details

• Removal of legacy solar electric and solar hot water systems
• Installation of a 124 kW ballasted rooftop solar array in 2021
• Complex conduit routing through existing maintenance spaces to the electrical room
• Installation of a second 123 kW rooftop solar array in 2024
• Integration with a new electrical service for the pool and gym addition
• Support of on-site renewable energy generation for a K–12 education facility