Community Solar Partnerships

Community solar partnerships are expanding access to renewable electricity by allowing schools, businesses, and local residents to share the benefits of a single solar installation. New Energy Equity's 5.5 MW community solar project with Harlem School District demonstrates how public land can support clean energy generation while providing long-term financial value through lease payments, utility bill savings, and community subscriptions. The project also funds annual student scholarships, extending its impact beyond electricity production.

For businesses, community solar partnerships create new opportunities to generate recurring revenue while making renewable energy accessible to customers who cannot install rooftop solar. Public-private collaborations also help organizations lower operating costs, strengthen community engagement, and maximize the value of underused land assets. By combining shared energy generation with long-term economic and educational benefits, community solar projects offer a scalable model that supports local development while helping meet growing demand for affordable, distributed renewable energy.

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