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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-174
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 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
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tpmjdjubujpo- 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.
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.
Resolution No. 2023-174
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Eric C. Crockett Jill D.S. Maland
Deputy City Manager/Director of Economic Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak
Development Acting City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 24th day of October 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cardenas, Chavez, Gonzalez, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2023-174 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 24th day of October 2023.
Executed this 24th day of October 2023.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk