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Community Solar
Supporting Renewable Energy Together
Wright-Hennepin's Community Solar initiative has been a resounding success, allowing members to collectively support renewable energy projects within our service territory. Through these projects, members were able to purchase or subscribe to panels in a shared solar array, gaining the benefits of solar energy without the need for rooftop installation.
Please be advised that all existing community solar projects are fully subscribed, and no new panels are currently available.
Explore Other Renewable Programs
Even though our Community Solar projects are fully subscribed, Wright-Hennepin is committed to providing our members with sustainable energy options. We encourage you to explore our other current renewable programs, designed to help you power your home with clean energy.
Solar Choice:
The easy way to secure solar economics without installing panels on your property.
Renewable Choice:
An affordable option to add renewable attributes to your energy consumption.
WH Community Solar Projects
These existing community solar projects are currently producing power for our participating members.
Project 1
- Location: WH Headquarters in Rockford, Minn.
- Number of Panels: 171
- Panel Wattage: 190 Watt panels
- Total kW: 32 kW
- Number of Participants: 25
- Launched: September 2013
Project 2
- Location: WH Headquarters in Rockford, Minn.
- Number of Panels: 72
- Panel Wattage: 410 Watt panels
- Total kW: 30 kW
- Number of Participants: 16
- Launched: July 2014
Project 3
- Location: WH Headquarters in Rockford, Minn.
- Number of Panels: 500
- Panel Wattage: 300 Watt panels
- Total kW: 150 kW
- Number of Participants: 32
- Launched: August 2016
Project 4
- Location: WH's Willow substation in Medina, Minn.
- Number of Panels: 540
- Panel Wattage: 300 Watt panels
- Total kW: 150 kW
- Number of Participants: 12
- Launched: Early 2017
Want a Chance to Win Free Solar Energy?
Each month, WH gives two members a bill credit equal to the energy produced by one of our solar arrays. Entering is quick, easy, and open to all Wright Hennepin members.
Put your name in for next month’s drawing and enjoy the power of the sun on us.
WH Commercial and Utility Solar Projects
Wright-Hennepin is also committed to large-scale renewable energy through our commercial solar efforts. These projects serve as a testament to our support of a more sustainable energy grid.
Rockford Solar
This project includes solar panels located at two sites in Rockford:
- 60 panels on the RockWood Mall.
- 270 panels on the city's water tower property.
Dickinson Springs Solar Project
- Location: South of Buffalo, Minn.
- Total Panels: 8,360
- Total kW: 2.25 megawatts
The project is owned by Great River Energy, one of WH's wholesale power suppliers, and is maintained by Wright-Hennepin.