At ASML’s San Diego campus, Baker Electric is helping deliver a large-scale solar canopy system designed to make a meaningful impact on site energy performance. As one of the largest energy users in the SDG&E territory, ASML requires infrastructure solutions that can support significant operational demand while integrating effectively into an active campus environment.
The project includes a 1.283 MW DC and 1.186 MW AC solar canopy system made up of 1,860 modules across four canopy structures. Built using a monolithic steel panel and cassette system, the canopies serve a dual purpose: generating on-site renewable energy while functioning as practical site infrastructure.
Delivering a system of this scale on an active campus requires careful sequencing, consistent coordination, and disciplined field execution. The project has been constructed in phases, requiring Baker Electric to coordinate with multiple trades, shared delivery areas, and evolving site logistics while maintaining progress alongside ongoing operations.
Civil work has also played a major role in advancing the installation. Trenching, underground routing, and site preparation are critical to connecting the system safely and effectively. These early-stage efforts help ensure the solar canopy infrastructure performs as intended and integrates properly with the broader campus electrical system.
The canopy design adds another layer of complexity. Unlike a standard rooftop installation, solar canopies require structural coordination, access planning, equipment staging, and alignment across steel, electrical, and sitework teams. The monolithic steel panel and cassette system reflects the type of construction approach needed to deliver a durable, high-performing solar asset at scale.
Project Manager Rick Hernandez and General Foreman Shawn Crane shared on-site insights into the coordination and execution behind the project, offering a closer look at the planning required to bring this system together.
For large energy users, solar infrastructure can play an important role in supporting operational efficiency and long-term energy strategy. At ASML’s San Diego campus, Baker Electric is helping deliver a high-impact renewable energy solution built to meet the demands of a complex, active site.
