Solarc™ Summary of Projects Completed or In Progress (December 2025 update)

 Solarc™ Summary of Projects Completed or In Progress (December 2025 update)

1. Southern California Edison (SCE) Primary Metering Switchyard (Substation) at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH, completing 2026, detailed description within)

2. Heat Pumps at Central Plant at CSUDH (Completed 2025, detailed description within)

3. Orthotics & Prosthetics Building at CSUDH (Completing 2026, detailed description within)

4. Armata Pharmaceuticals Laboratory and Offices in Marina Del Rey (Completed 2022)

5. Zuru Toys Headquarters in El Segundo (Completed 2022)

6. SCE Data Center in Alhambra (Completed 2018)

7. SCE Headquarters in Rosemead Electrical Switchgear Replacement (Completed 2019)

8. City of Ontario Police Dept Carports, and Convention Center Roof Solar (Completed 2018)

9. Nixon Library & Museum (Completed 2017)

CSUDH and Southern California Edison (SCE) Primary Metering Switchyard (Substation)

Solarc™ is currently managing the construction of the SCE Primary Metering Switchyard at CSUDH.

This new switchyard is the main component to provide a more robust campus wide electrical infrastructure. The main electrical feed from Southern California Edison (SCE) enters the campus at this point is transformed down and distributed to all of the building on campus.  It will support the power needs of existing and new and upcoming buildings including the Health Wellness and Recreational Center, and Housing and Dining Commons.

The switchyard is the facility where the electrical power from SCE enters the campus.  There, the 16.5 Kilovolt power fed from the SCE poles on Victoria St is metered, and transformed down to 12 Kilovolts, then distributed to electric distribution centers with SDS Switches, and then transformed at individual buildings on campus to 480/277V.

This is a key project to begin the upgrading of outdated electrical distribution equipment throughout the campus. This new system will improve campus electrical reliability with new equipment that can detect faults, notify facilities staff, and automatically shut down failed circuits for safety.

The detailed electrical scope for this project consists of the following:

1. New meter switchgear with 16.5 KV system voltage that will hold SCE meter for entire campus. This new switchgear will be fed from a new feeder to SCE main service in Victoria St.

2. This new 16.5 KV switchgear will feed two transformers T-1 and T-2. These transformers step down the voltage to two new pieces of switchgear with 12 KV system voltage

3. Each of these 12 KV switchgear has 6 sections, which feed downstream main distribution switchgear with two sections (one in each of the 12 KV switchgear). One set of the sections connects the 12KV switchgear to the above transformers. The downstream main distribution switchgear includes the following: 

1. A set that powers existing MSBA, and MSBB which power several existing buildings on campus.

2. A set that powers two new SDS switches located at the Switchyard, which will power the switchyard itself and has room for expansion to nearby buildings.

3. A set that powers two new SDS switches that will be located at the Health Wellness and Recreational Center

4. A set that is used for a tie that can be used in case of fault in the system

5. Spares that can power a new set of SDS switches for future growth.

4. A campus wide shut down is being planned for SCE to install new service and feeders to existing SCE manholes

The site work scope consisted of the following:

1. Installation of new duct banks and manholes needed for electrical infrastructure. New duct banks connect to existing SCE manholes. 

2. Relocation of existing water lines

3. Installation of new storm drains

4. Relocation of existing electrical feeds.

5. Construction of new concrete pads for new switchgear buildings, transformers, and SDS switches

6. New concrete masonry unit walls and associated foundations

7. New fencing, gates and hollow metal doors

8. Asphalt access road and gravel at non-paved areas

9. The Relocation of utilities was accomplished without disrupting the ongoing operation of the campus.

Heat Pumps at Central Plant in CSUDH

Solarc™ managed the construction of the Heat Pumps at the central plant of CSUDH.

This project is a major component in the transition to renewable energies that reduce the overall carbon footprint of the campus. This project almost entirely transitions campus heating hot water from a natural gas energy source to electricity.

The heat pumps are to extract energy from the returning campus chilled water loop and are now the main source of heating hot water and chilled water for campus air conditioning, reducing and almost eliminating use of existing chillers and natural gas boilers.  The extraction of the energy from the returning chilled water reduces it’s temperature therefor reducing the energy expended in reducing its temperature further for conditioning purposes.  This of course is in addition to using the extracted energy to produce hot water.

The detailed mechanical & controls scope is as follows:

1. Installation of (3) new packaged heatpumps to provide heating hot water and chilled water to the campus

2. Each packaged heat pump has 7 modules that turn on based on demand

3. Heat pumps have dual mode capability, water source or air source. In the air source mode, the heat pumps have the capability to capture heat from the ambient air

4. Installation of new dedicated booster pumps, flow meters, valves, gauges and sensors

5. Installation of new hydronic hot water and chilled water piping to connect to existing piping at central plant

6. Installation of new controls, programming and graphics to integrate with existing central plant

The electrical work scope is as follows:

1. Installation of new 12KV to 480V/277V transformer and 480V main distribution board to supply power to packed heat pumps and booster pumps. New transformer connects to existing main distribution switchgear named HV-6.

The site work scope is as follows:

1. Relocation of existing utilities and chemical storage to make room for new equipment pads and slabs

2. The relocation of utilities was accomplished without disrupting the ongoing operations of the campus.

3. Construction of new equipment pads, foundations for pipe supports, and slab

4. Installation of new water source heat pumps to extract the energy from the returning campus chilled water.

5. Installation of new fencing and gates to restrict access to heat pumps and central plant area

Orthotics & Prosthetics Building at CSUDH

Solarc™ is currently managing the design and construction of a new Orthotics & Prosthetics building. Construction is from the ground up, including site work preparation, and building construction.  The building is one story, and consists of 6,561 square feet which includes 1,352 sf of open outdoor space.

The purpose to construct a new building is to relocate the O&P program back to the CSUDH campus. It will provide a collaborative space with improved functionality including a mechatronics room, improved laboratory space and plaster room. 

This will be a new space that meets current building codes. Also, it will create more student engagement and collaboration with campus including the College of Continuing and Professional Education

This site work includes the demolition of existing asphalt and concrete, and relocation of existing utilities of every kind away from the building footprint. These included electrical, domestic water, fire water, storm drain, sanitary sewer, fiber optic and copper telecommunications, and fire alarm.

The relocation of the existing utilities needed to be accomplished without disrupting the ongoing operations of the campus.

Another component of the site work includes the installation of new underground utilities to support the new building, as well as hardscape and landscaping.

Building construction consists of over excavation and compaction for new building pad, foundations, cement masonry unit (CMU) walls, and structural steel columns, joists, metal decking, roof insulation and PVC membrane roofing.

Exterior finishes include exposed CMU, stucco at select exterior walls, and storefront, glazing and hollow metal door openings. 

Interior building construction consists of electrical and plumbing utilities within the building slab (to minimize overhead exposed utilities), light gauge metal stud framing, drywall, polished concrete floor. Mechanical systems include a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) outside condensing units, VRF fan coil units, supply air valves, dedicated outside air (DOAS) unit, and a new dust collection system