The Mesa Main Library at 64 E. First Street is installing solar panel canopies starting February 3. This will provide sheltered parking and increase local energy generation. Traffic and parking will be affected, with access to library parking only via Centennial Street. Temporary ADA spots will be on the east side, and the project is expected to finish by the end of March, according to the City of Mesa.
Mesa will install over 2,000 kilowatts of solar panels at four downtown locations. The project aims to enhance energy resiliency, diversify the city's energy supply, and support renewable energy goals. It will also provide shaded parking for approximately 660 spaces, as stated by the City of Mesa.
The City of Mesa has been installing solar panels at various locations, including City Hall, the ASU MIX Center, and several municipal buildings, to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy and lower costs. These projects benefit downtown businesses and residents and have helped save money at facilities like the Red Mountain Library and Fiesta Police Substation.
