A ground-mount and carport solar system financed through a Power Purchase Agreement to support long-term energy stability for a private golf club in South San Francisco.
Project overview
The California Golf Club of San Francisco added a 486 kW solar system to support on-site electricity needs for clubhouse and facility operations. The installation combines south-facing hillside ground-mount arrays with a carport structure, providing both energy production and shaded parking. The system is designed to deliver consistent long-term electricity savings while aligning with the club’s sustainability goals.
486 kW
Ground Mount + Solar Carports
South San Francisco, California
The layout includes a hillside installation and a carport array, integrating clean energy generation without disrupting member experience or course operations. The site design maximizes available land and open space while maintaining clear access and visual continuity around the clubhouse. The dual-array approach enables the club to produce significant on-site power without occupying playable or member-facing areas.
The project was financed through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with SCF, allowing the club to adopt solar without upfront capital costs or ownership responsibilities. Under the PPA, the club purchases the electricity the system generates at a contracted rate for the full term, providing price stability and reducing exposure to utility rate increases over time.
- Combined ground-mount + carport system
- Financed through long-term PPA (no upfront capital required)
- Designed to support majority of day-use facility loads
- Contracted energy rate with annual escalator
- Includes shaded parking as part of project scope
- Uses south-facing terrain for optimal solar performance
- Structurally independent from clubhouse and course areas
- Replicable model for other private clubs and leisure properties
