Creates tax revenue
Employs local labor force
Puts unused land to use
Community Solar Farms
Building More Sustainable Communities
Community is one of the fastest-growing solar development segments in the country, and for several good reasons.
Boosts Opportunities
Delivers Sustainable Power
Demonstrates tangible commitment to renewable energy
Low participation threshold
Businesses and residents share solar output
Provides Energy Savings
Available via utility program
Savings distributed based on usage of each participant
Solar benefits remain in local community
States with Community Solar Programs
Today, there are several states with incentive programs that are creating great opportunities for community solar, including Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Minnesota. If you're located in one of these states and have interest in developing projects with us, contact IGS Solar today!
How it Works
Community Power
Community solar farms generate clean energy and deliver it to the local utility’s electric grid. Members of the community subscribe to purchase their energy from the power generated by the farm.
Same Wires
Because the solar array is routing power to the utility, community energy is delivered the same way. No complicated wiring or expensive equipment to install.
Get Some Credit
IGS Solar distributes a portion of the solar energy credit to each enrolled home or business based on the monthly output from the farm.
Get Some Savings
Customers keep a percentage of the net metering credit. Savings may vary based on the output of solar energy farms.
Project Highlights
We proudly customize solutions for each of our customers to ensure a successful long-term relationship.
Bourne Community Solar Farm
In partnership with the Bourne Recreation Authority, IGS Solar constructed a 6-acre solar array that powers the local ice rink and many area homes and businesses.
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Rochester Community Solar Farm
There are several beneficiaries of this Massachusetts community solar farm, including area businesses and residents and residential school facilities for students with special needs.
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Retail Products Distributor
IGS Solar proudly partnered with a large retail products distributor on what is noted as the biggest single rooftop site in the U.S.
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Cuyahoga County Landfill
Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Public Power, and IGS Solar partnered on of one of the most innovative solar arrays installed in the state of Ohio, which will provide clean energy for decades to come.
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Cotting School
The upfront costs had prevented this school for students with complex disabilities from going solar. IGS Solar removed the barriers by owning, operating, and maintaining their system.
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First Baptist Church of Glenarden
IGS Solar helped to make solar a reality for this Maryland church in 2018. The array is designed to meet 60% of the worship center’s electricity needs.
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Madison Electric Works
Madison Electric Works partnered with us to finance the largest solar array in the state of Maine, while also helping their customers control their energy costs.
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Sussex County Fairgrounds
As a nonprofit, the costs associated with going solar presented a challenge. By partnering with IGS Solar, the Fairgrounds benefited from our third-party ownership structure.
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City of Lexington, Nebraska
The City of Lexington partnered with us on the installation of what was noted as the second largest array in the state of Nebraska at the time.
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Tiffin University
This small, private university in Northern Ohio decided to pursue a solar solution with IGS Solar for cost-effective and sustainable energy to control operations spending.
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Explore Your Solar Opportunities
Solar offers tremendous benefits, from achieving better long-term price stability to supporting a sustainable energy future. Please provide your of area(s) of interest below to get started.