RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE RESEARCH USE
AGREEMENT WITH ICARUS RT, INC. AND THE
INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS, POOL HEATING
TECHNOLOGY, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS AT
THE LOMA VERDE COMMUNITY CENTER
WHEREAS, Earth receives more solar energy hourly than the entire population consumes annually and as a result, solar power has become an integral source for the generation of electric power in California, contributing 26.6% of the state’s electric power in Q1 2023, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA); and
WHEREAS, conventional technology is not always effective at converting solar energy into electric power; and
WHEREAS, a major reason for photovoltaic (PV) panel inefficiencies and performance degradation over time is the thermal load on the panels from the sun; and
WHEREAS, PV panel performance decreases as temperature increases, and thermal cycling caused by temperature fluctuations during operation stresses PV panels, reducing their product lifespan and lifetime performance; and
WHEREAS, through the Bridging Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy solicitation, the California Energy Commission funded Icarus RT, Inc. to develop and demonstrate hybrid solar photovoltaic/thermal power boosting and water heating technology systems at selected demonstration sites; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista was selected as a partner and this project will provide a ground-mounted 280-kW solar array, pool water heating technology, and up to eight (8) electric vehicle chargers at Loma Verde Community Center at no cost to the city; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Research Use Agreement between the City and Icarus RT, Inc. and installation of this technology at Loma Verde Community Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it approves the Research Use Agreement with Icarus RT, Inc. in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk and authorizes and directs the City Manager or designee to execute same.
Resolution No.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the installation of a ground-mounted 280-kW solar array, pool water heating technology, and up to eight (8) electric vehicle chargers at Loma Verde Community Center.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Eric C. Crockett Jill D.S. Maland
Deputy City Manager Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak Acting City Attorney