As 2024 comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude for a remarkable year of community impact. This year, we deployed over $1M to partners through our Community Investment Funds and Sol Profit Share program. These funds have empowered individuals and communities across the country, supporting initiatives that drive sustainable economic growth, expand educational opportunities, and foster workforce development. To our incredible corporate partners—Microsoft, Google, Rivian, UPS, and Patagonia--your dedication to making a difference inspires us every day. Your outstanding support and collaboration make this work possible. And to our community partners: thank you for sharing our vision and helping us create tangible impacts in the communities where we work. Together, we’re engaging communities and building America’s energy future. Our 2024 Community Investment Fund Recipients include: Lincoln Land Community College Jacksonville Promise Scholarship Program Faith in Place- Central IL University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Morgan County 4-H) The Sustainability Institute Santee Electric Cooperative Roanoke Cooperative Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. NC Cooperative Extension (Stokes County 4-H) A Farm Less Ordinary
Sol Systems
Renewable Energy Power Generation
Washington, DC 13,999 followers
Transitioning America to a more sustainable future
About us
Sol Systems is a leading national renewable energy firm with an established reputation for integrity and reliability across its development, infrastructure, and environmental commodity businesses. Sol is currently operating and building over 7 GW of solar projects valued at over $2 billion for Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, counties, utilities, universities, and schools and provides environmental commodity portfolio management services to more than 40,000 customers across the United States. The company was founded in 2008, is based in Washington, D.C., and is led by its founder. Sol Systems works with institutional clients, corporate partners, and foundations to create a more sustainable future we can all believe in. For more information, visit https://www.solsystems.com/.
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http://www.solsystems.com
External link for Sol Systems
- Industry
- Renewable Energy Power Generation
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- Solar Project Finance, Solar Project Development, Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs), Solar Investment, Construction and Term Debt for Solar, Solar Financing, Tax Structured Investments, Solar Project Acquisitions, Tax Equity, Renewable Energy, and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
Locations
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Primary
1101 Connecticut Ave
Washington, DC 20036, US
Employees at Sol Systems
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We hope you will join us today for our End-of-Year Impact webinar, “Powering Tomorrow: Community Partnerships for STEM and Renewable Energy Education," as we discuss funding opportunities to support youth exposure to renewable energy through STEM education.💡 📆TODAY December 11, 2:00-3:00 EST Register here: https://bit.ly/48I4B1C Michael Arquin (KidWind Project, Inc.) Jessica King Holden (Gwinnett County Public Schools) Carley Stephens (Gas South) Adaora Ifebigh (Sol Systems) Anna Toenjes (Sol Systems)
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We hope you will join us today for our End-of-Year Impact webinar, “Powering Tomorrow: Community Partnerships for STEM and Renewable Energy Education," as we discuss funding opportunities to support youth exposure to renewable energy through STEM education.💡 📆TODAY December 11, 2:00-3:00 EST Register here: https://bit.ly/48I4B1C Michael Arquin (KidWind Project, Inc.) Jessica King Holden (Gwinnett County Public Schools) Carley Stephens (Gas South) Adaora Ifebigh (Sol Systems) Anna Toenjes (Sol Systems)
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Get excited!🙌 We're just one day away from our Impact webinar, "Powering Tomorrow: Community Partnerships for STEM and Renewable Energy Education." We hope you will join us for an insightful conversation about how we can support STEM education through renewable energy partnerships. Register now! https://bit.ly/48I4B1C
Registration is now open for our End-of-Year Impact webinar, “Powering Tomorrow: Community Partnerships for STEM and Renewable Energy Education." Join us as we explore funding opportunities to support youth exposure to renewable energy through STEM education. 📆Mark your calendars for December 11, 2:00-3:00 EST Register here: https://bit.ly/48I4B1C Michael Arquin (KidWind Project, Inc.) Jessica King Holden (Gwinnett County Public Schools) Carley Stephens (Gas South) Adaora Ifebigh (Sol Systems) Anna Toenjes (Sol Systems)
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🚨The Q4 Edition of Sol Purpose is here!🚨 At Sol Systems, we’re partners in creating a sustainable future for communities nationwide. This edition's Infrastructure + Impact spotlight features a Sol Profit Share recipient, A Farm Less Ordinary--a DC-area farm committed to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through farming. Our featured partner this quarter is Green City Force, an AmeriCorps national service program providing green economy job training for NYC youth. GCF’s impactful initiatives include urban farming, composting, and community engagement, aligned with Sol Systems' mission to promote socio-economic and environmental sustainability. Our mission goes beyond clean energy. We’re committed to creating opportunities by investing in local communities, supporting job training programs, and ensuring the benefits of renewable energy extend to everyone. Whether it’s collaborating with community leaders or nurturing partnerships that prioritize equity, we’re dedicated to leaving a positive, lasting impact. 📖 Read more about our efforts here: https://bit.ly/3VnXtCg 📩 Stay connected by signing up for the Sol Purpose Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3YaACvC #SolarEnergy #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityImpact #Sustainability
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Creating Opportunities Through Clean Energy and Community Partnerships: We're proud to announce funding commitments to community organizations in Morgan County, IL, made possible through Sol Systems' continued collaboration with Microsoft. These investments leverage revenues from our Prairie Creek Solar Project to support local initiatives in education, workforce development, community resilience, and environmental sustainability. Our collaboration with Faith in Place, Lincoln Land Community College, Jacksonville Promise, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign focuses on fostering meaningful, lasting change in Morgan County. These investments go beyond one-time contributions—they reflect our dedication to creating opportunities and supporting the community throughout the life of our Prairie Creek Solar project. This is more than solar—it's about building stronger, more resilient communities for generations to come. See the press release here: https://lnkd.in/dsXfvNtm #CleanEnergy #CommunityImpact #SolarEnergy #WorkforceDevelopment #Education #Sustainability
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Join Sol Systems' Susanne Fratzscher and the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership for a 45-minute webinar showcasing how organizations can work with their supply chain partners to procure locally sourced renewables and expand green power access. This webinar will explore how outdoor retailer REI and its supply partner Nester Hosiery engaged in a joint power purchase agreement with a recently built solar project in North Carolina. Hear from representatives at REI, Nester Hosiery, and Sol Systems as they describe 🤝How the agreement was developed 💡The evolution of each organization’s green power strategies 🚧Challenges faced 🌱The positive impacts of the agreement on the local community Register here: https://bit.ly/4gcQnbN Bailey Rosen (EPA’s Green Power Partnership) Jay Creech (REI) Mackenzie Spivey (Nester Hosiery LLC) Susanne Fratzscher (Sol Systems)
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At Sol Systems, our Infrastructure + Impact approach drives us to create meaningful change in the communities we serve. This giving season, we’re proud to join the Honnold Foundation to support locally-focused solutions.
Philanthropy’s role is to fill the cracks - but those cracks feel like they’re becoming canyons. There’s work to do. Now’s the moment for us to come together and support grassroots, community-level solutions. Act now – between now and Giving Tuesday, the Honnold Foundation's partners at Sol Systems are matching all donations, up to $12,000. Join us - tap the link to give the gift of solar energy access, today. https://lnkd.in/gQnBneff
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From 📲tech companies and 🛒 big box stores to 🏭 manufacturers and 🏪 small businesses... American companies run on #solar! SEIA’s 2024 #SolarMeansBiz report shows that U.S. businesses have installed ~40 GW of solar, as more companies recognize the cost-saving and reliability benefits of solar and storage. As of today: ☀️Meta has the most #solar installed with 5.2 GWs ☀️Google has the most #storage capacity with 936 MWhs ☀️Amazon has a nation-leading 13.6 GW of new solar procurements under contract These rankings show just how important electricity costs are to America’s biggest companies. The most innovative companies in the world recognize: they can save with solar! As data centers and industrial operations grow, so will America's electricity demand. It is vital that we meet this demand with reliable, homegrown solar energy. Sol Systems is proud to partner with more than half of the top 10 solar adopters to date⤵️ Check out the Solar Energy Industries Association's #SolarMeansBiz report: https://bit.ly/3V0FK3v
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Excited for Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association's Solar Focus conference this week! 🌞 Sol Systems is thrilled to be part of the event, bringing together industry professionals, government officials, and thought leaders across the region. Be sure to join us for some exciting sessions featuring our own team members: Solar Stars Reception with Makarand "Mak" Nagle 🗓️ Tuesday, November 20 🕔 5:15 PM – 7:15 PM Women in Solar featuring Abbie Borowski 🗓️ Wednesday, November 20 🕘 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM The Conundrum of Solar Siting with Shannon Meyer-Johanson 🗓️ Wednesday, November 20 🕐 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM And don't miss the After Party, sponsored by Sol Systems – it's the perfect chance to connect and unwind with industry colleagues. Looking forward to seeing you there! #SolarFocus #SolarEnergy #WomenInSolar #SolarStorage #RenewableEnergy #SolSystems