1.8 MW solar installation on the site of an operational reservoir

new 1.8 MW solar facility in the District of Columbia (on site at an operational reservoir) The facility is located in Ward 5 and will exclusively provide electricity to low-income local residents. The solar facility consists of approximately 4,000 modules installed both on the cap of the reservoir and on a south-facing portion of the […]

SunLight General Capital at RE+: Advancing the Future of Renewable Energy

Last week, members of the SunLight General Capital team attended the RE+ convention in Las Vegas, joining more than 40,000 professionals to discuss the future of renewable energy. Our team included both project developers and one of our technical directors: Peter, our Director of Engineering; Kira, who is developing multiple projects scheduled to come online […]

Stacey Hughes, CFO, Shares Insights on Solar Financing and Investment at NY Energy Summit

In April, CFO Stacey Hughes attended the New York Energy Conference in Albany, where she participated in a panel discussion titled “New York’s Clean Energy Financing & Investment Landscape: Where Do Capital Providers See Opportunities?”. The panelists delved into the effects of emerging technologies such as storage, hydrogen, and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure on the […]

SunLight General Capital and NYCEEC Close Deal to Finance 377 kW DC of Solar Installations

In January 2024, SunLight closed a deal with capital provider NYCEEC to finance additional solar projects in Washington, D.C. Following the loan closing, project development was initiated at two apartment buildings, marking the inception of another joint venture for SunLight General Capital and the National Housing Trust. The solar arrays are poised to reduce electricity […]

273 kW DC Rooftop System Generates Renewable, Discounted Electricity to Energy-Burdened Community in Maryland

unLight General Capital celebrates the success of a 273 kW DC solar project operating on top of the Paddington Square Apartments Building in Silver Spring, Maryland. SunLight financed the project and worked with the local non-profit Groundswell to distribute its financial benefits to the Silver Springs community. Through Groundswell’s community solar subscription platform, the project […]

SunLight Teams up With Organic Valley to Get Solar on Dairy Farms

SunLight teamed up with Organic Valley to help dairy farmers in Vermont get solar. With the help of solar installer SunCommon, we now have four operating solar projects on dairy farms in Vermont. Check out the video which showcases one of our Vermont dairy farm solar sites.

SunLight Develops Community Solar Project in Chicago Heights

With support from the Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) program as well as partners Groundswell and Supreme Solutions, SunLight General developed a 663 kW community solar project in Chicago Heights, IL. This community solar project serves low-income residents, providing them access to clean energy and savings on their electric bills. Community partner Bishop Kenneth Franklin […]

Developing Community Solar Project at Paddington Square Apartments

In collaboration with the Montgomery County Green Bank, Groundswell, SunCatch Energy, Pepco, and other local partners, SunLight General helped bring Montgomery County’s first community solar project to the Paddington Square Apartments in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Paddington development is a 273-kilowatt rooftop installation, serving 91 households and removing 235 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions […]