Terreno Realty Corporation has announced the completion of a 6.1-MW recognized on the roof Community Solar project in Noordoost-Washington, DC over 700,000 FT2 Van Roofen will be the project the largest solar array on the roof in the district and one of the most important urban community projects in the United States.
Cilitated by Black Bear Energy, and owned by aligned climate capital with financing DC Green Bank and Amalgamated Bank, the Zonne-Array is expected to generate more than 7 million kWh of clean energy every year to feed 965 single-engines. Energy produced by the project will be offered through a subscription to households with low and moderate incomes, in support of the District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility’s Solar for all initiative and bringing affordable solar energy to disadvantaged communities. The solar project is expected to save the DC households $ 7.5 million in the next 20 years.
“Solar is already one of the most affordable energy sources, and community yield helps to ensure that these savings reach those they need the most,” said Peter Davidson, CEO of the aligned climate capital. “The investment of Aligned in this project reflects our dedication to expanding access to clean energy and supporting efforts that make renewable energy sources more available for households in the entire district.”
Partners on the project came together during a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the completion of the solar panel.
“We are proud to have supported Terrealty Realty to manage value for their possession and the surrounding community. This project is an example of the dedication to offer cheap, renewable electricity to the district to scale, “said Drew Torbin, founder of Black Bear and Dresident.
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