Solar Canopy Parking Information
Ohio Wesleyan University continues to build its bold, bright future with the most ambitious solar energy initiative in Ohio higher education!
From September through mid-February, crews will add solar carport canopies in six OWU parking lots. Temporary lot closures are necessary to allow workers to move large equipment safely while they install 15-foot carport pillars, pour concrete to secure them, and add the canopy arms and solar panels needed to generate green energy. For your safety, never enter a construction zone. (All dates are weather-dependent).
Schimmel/Conrades Science Center Parking Lot
The lot will close Nov. 8 to complete solar panel installation. After the panels are in place, only short-term, small-section closures will be needed during the project. The ADA spaces on the northwest corner of the lot will remain open throughout the installation. Alternate parking locations include Phillips Hall, Edgar Hall, Selby Stadium, and Edwards Gymnasium.
Bradford Milligan Hall Parking Lot
The lot will close Nov. 8 for continued solar canopy installation. The ADA spaces on the north side of the lot will be maintained throughout the construction. Alternate parking locations include The 1842 and Jay Martin Soccer Complex lots, as well as temporary off-campus parking at the Delaware Shopping Center.
Smith Hall Parking Lot
The lot will close during winter break (approximately Dec. 19 to Jan. 9) for solar canopy installation. Crews will complete as much of the work as possible while students are away. We will provide updates as needed.
Meek Aquatics and Recreation Center Parking Lot
The lot will close late Oct. 22 for solar canopy installation and for material and equipment storage. Alternate parking locations include the Selby Stadium lot, as well as temporary off-campus parking at the Delaware Shopping Center.
Jay Martin Soccer Complex Parking Lot
The west section of the lot will close Nov. 9 for canopy work. The section will remain closed until the work is complete, at which time the east section will close instead. If needed, alternate parking locations include the Selby Stadium lot.
Selby Stadium Parking Lot
Minimal lot closure will begin late Dec. 8 (watch for the tall orange cones), with canopy installation from Dec. 9 to Feb. 5, 2027. Work will begin after completion of the final fall games at the stadium. Limited parking will be available during installation; alternate parking locations include the Meek lot.