OUR PROJECTS
Solaris Energy has developed solar projects with clients across the country since 2008. We are a mission-based company focused on realizing the financial, environmental, and community benefits of solar energy. With every project we develop, our clients are saving money on energy and re-investing that money into their communities and improving our environment. Take a look at the types of projects we develop below.
By the Numbers
SOLAR PV BY SOLARIS
Showcasing Solar PV Projects that Benefit Communities and Reduce Energy Costs
Colorado State University
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Size: 4.2 MW across 20 sites on 4 campuses
Lifetime Production: 10,548 MWh
Lifetime CO2e Offset: 8,432 Metric Tons
Solaris Energy provided the necessary capital and development guidance to make the project a reality. Namaste Solar, a fellow Certified B Corp™ and employee-owned cooperative, developed, designed, and constructed the project.
AGRIVOLTAICS BY SOLARIS
Showcasing the Principals & Benefits of Combining Solar & Agriculture
Community Solar Projects Support Transition to Clean Energy and Save Customers Money on Electricity Bills
Solaris Energy has proudly been partnering in a series of community solar projects in Maine, including a ground-mounted solar project in Winthrop situated next to an egg farm, where the state's Net Energy Billing Program allows more businesses and residents to take advantage of solar power to realize cost savings on their electricity bills.
The Putney School
Location: Putney, Vermont
Size: 446 kW
Lifetime Production: 10,548 MWh
Lifetime CO2e Offset: 8,432 Metric Tons
Agrivoltaics on site: Agricultural animal grazing among the PV panels. This creates shade and provides nutrients for the animals, while offering free vegetation maintenance for the property. The grazing animals provide, education, food and wool for students and staff.
The Solinator Garden
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Size: 1 MW
Lifetime Production: 36,122 MWh
Lifetime CO2e Offset: 25,819 Metric Tons
Agrivoltaics on site: The community solar site for City of Fort Collins bumps up against open space and becomes an extension of habitat for local birds, bugs, and bees through native pollinator plants and grasses. The tall grasses under the panels keep them cooler in hot summer months, which increases production. Research projects commenced, in progress, and in discussion for the property include student and national lab studies to determine benefits to animal wellfare, dry crop agrivoltaic yields, soil moisture and carbon capture.
Colorado State University
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Size: 360 kW
Lifetime Production: 14,196 MWh
Lifetime CO2e Offset: 8,200 Metric Tons
Agrivoltaics on site: The groundmount site is located on the site of the Agricultural Research, Development and Education Center at Colorado State University. Sheep graze among the PV panels. This creates shade and provides nutrients for the animals, while offering free vegetation maintenance for the property. Given the location there is also the opportunity for students of the school to conduct research related to agrivoltaics.
