Community solar projects continue to expand, offering more people the opportunity to participate in the clean energy revolution. According to recent reports from Wood Mackenzie and the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), between 50% and 75% of U.S. electricity consumers are unable to install solar arrays on their roofs or properties. By enabling customers to buy their solar power from a centralized array operated by a third party, community solar allows more people to benefit from the financial savings and environmental benefits of solar energy, without the burden of upfront installation or ongoing maintenance costs.
These shared solar installations are on track to achieve significant growth. The U.S. community solar market is projected to surpass 14 GW of installed capacity by 2029, potentially serving millions of households. Community solar could also serve up to 25% of low-to-moderate income (LMI) households by 2025, a significant increase from the 12% reached in 2024. Standard Solar’s financial strength, development expertise and ongoing ownership in community solar is on track to deliver renewable energy to more people than ever before, contributing significantly to the nation’s clean energy goals.
An Established Industry Leader
Delivering Successful Projects Nationwide
The project is part of New York State’s Community Solar Program with development from U.S. Light Energy. Standard Solar will own and operate the project long term.
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7.2 MW
Installed Capacity
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8.9 M kWh
Clean Energy Produced Annually
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1,105
Homes' CO2 Emissions Offset Annually
The community solar model brings predictable energy costs to hundreds of low- and medium-income residents in Allegany County, MD, through the LMI PPA Incentive Grant Program.
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2.7 MW
Installed
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10–20%
Approximate Monthly Savings for Subscribers
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4,060 MWh
Electricity Produced Annually
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400
Homes Powered
When a Colorado developer and EPC needed a financial partner with the in-house capital and technical expertise to help them complete a multi-site community solar portfolio across the state, we delivered scalable support.
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11 Projects
Along the 1-70 Corridor in Colorado
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10.3 MW
Solar Power System
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18.6 M kWh
Energy Produced Annually