City of Menlo Park, CA

03/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/16/2026 08:58

Menlo Park Library is now energized by rooftop solar!

Menlo Park Library is now energized by rooftop solar!

Published on March 16, 2026

The Menlo Park Library is now powered by solar energy! As of March 1, the Library's new rooftop solar system is fully operational and generating clean electricity for the community.

The system is expected to produce approximately 300,000 kWh of renewable electricity each year which is enough to meaningfully offset the library's energy use while saving the City an estimated $600,000 in energy costs over the next 20 years.

This is part of Menlo Park's broader solar initiative in partnership with Peninsula Clean Energy. Solar installations at four additional City facilities are nearing completion and the City will share updates as those systems come online.

Want to see your library's solar system in action? Track real-time energy production here and learn more about solar systems for City facilities at menlopark.gov/citysolar.

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