Province of the Franciscan Friars

This province was established in Loretto, Pennsylvania, in 1910 and founded Saint Francis University. The friars serve through education, parish ministry, and by supporting vocations to the Franciscan life. Their ground mounted solar array, providing 103.2% of the facility’s energy consumption, will generate 944,410 kWhs of solar PV energy in the first year.

  • 8.15 MW
  • Mount Type: Ground Mounted
  • Location: Loretto, PA
  • Project: Completed 2025
Province of the Franciscan Friars

14,800

Tons of CO2 Offset

33,640,000

MILES OF GASOLINE CAR USE

221,900

PLANTED TREES

Aerial photo of Province of the Franciscan Friars' ground mount solar array, designed and installed by Melink Solar.
Aerial photo of Province of the Franciscan Friars' ground mount solar array, designed and installed by Melink Solar.

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