Why do sports stadiums use solar panels?

Sports stadiums use solar panels to lower their carbon footprint and help normalize renewable energy. This environmental commitment makes a huge difference.

How many solar panels are installed on a football stadium?

The New England Patriots football team installed 3,000 solar panels on its stadium that generate 60% of the facility's energy needs. The solar system is expected to prevent the release of 8,800 metric tons of CO2 emissions over the next 20 years. The San Diego Padres baseball team installed 716 solar panels on its stadium, Petco Park.

Is it beneficial for stadiums to use solar energy?

While more and more stadiums take the step to develop on-site solar energy generation systems to minimize the environmental impact of their energy use and realize the associated financial and brand benefits, there is significant potential to do more.

Does Levi's Stadium have solar panels?

Levi’s Stadium incorporates hundreds of solar panels on the bridge leading to the stadium. It is just one example of how sports arenas have adopted renewable energy and water reduction policies.

Does football use solar energy?

A third of NFL teams play or train in stadiums that incorporate solar panels. While football has a reputation for appealing to our more basic instincts, you may be surprised to learn that it is leading the sports world when it comes to renewable energy. Here are just a few stadiums using solar energy.

How many solar panels are installed at pro sports facilities?

As of this writing, there are 18 solar installations at pro sports facilities in North America. Eleven of these installations were put in place since 2010. Since the first edition of the BEF/NRDC Solar Guide was published, the installation of solar arrays has proliferated at professional and collegiate sports facilities.