California public power utility Glendale Water & Power recently announced the successful completion and interconnection of the GWP Perkins Building Rooftop Solar Project, a major milestone in the city’s ongoing efforts to expand its clean energy portfolio.
The solar photovoltaic system, with a capacity of 184 kW, is expected to generate approximately 300,000 kWh of solar energy annually.
The system was interconnected on March 22, 2025, and will now contribute renewable energy to Glendale’s electrical grid.
The Perkins Building Rooftop Solar Project is the first initiative of Phase 1 of the Community Solar: City-Owned Program, a broader effort approved by the Glendale City Council in November 2023 to expand solar energy on City-owned properties. This phase will provide approximately 4.9 megawatts of locally-generated solar power to the Glendale community.
“This project, along with the broader Community Solar: City-Owned Solar Program, underscores our commitment to sustainability and local energy solutions,” said Scott Mellon, GWP’s Acting General Manager. “By installing renewable energy resources locally, we are helping create a cleaner, greener Glendale for generations to come.”
The Perkins Building Rooftop Solar Project is one of six solar installations included in Phase 1 of the program. The other sites are:
• Brand Landfill Ground Mount Solar
• Sports Complex Carport Solar
• Glendale Community College Lot 34 Carport Solar
• Utility Operations Center Carport Solar
• Central Library Rooftop Solar
As part of this initiative, GWP awarded two contracts for the installation of solar systems on various city-owned properties. Solar Optimum, a Glendale based solar energy company, is responsible for the design, engineering, procurement, and construction of five installations.
Meanwhile, Motive Energy is overseeing the design and environmental review of the Brand Landfill Ground Mount Solar Project.
