As we enter 2022, we celebrate the milestones that marked our significant growth last year and our role in powering the nation’s energy transformation. Just this month, we announced the addition of 30 megawatts of solar to our portfolio, including our first project in Idaho. Our President & CEO shares why he believes 2022 is a pivotal year for solar and the role solar+storage will play.
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January 2022
2022: A Year of Opportunity and Challenge for Solar
Moving into the new year is ideal for assessing critical issues in solar and the broader renewables markets and considering the factors that will shape our country’s transition to a clean energy economy in 2022 and beyond.
In 2021 Standard Solar more than kept pace with the industry’s steady growth, embracing opportunities as they presented themselves while navigating the uncertainties with the responsiveness and hard work that are hallmarks of our business success.
Approximately 5% of Maryland’s electricity is produced by solar. The new community solar farm at Klees Mill in Carroll County will bring the state closer to meeting its goal of having 50% of its energy come from renewable sources by 2030, with a minimum of 14.5% from solar power.
We are actively pursuing growth opportunities through the acquisition of existing and operating solar projects, and adding the 28.5 MW Mountain Home project in Idaho to our asset base is a significant milestone for Standard Solar. The acquisition is the company’s first in Idaho and one of its largest to date.
With more than 135,000 public and private K-12 schools in the United States, the education sector can play a critical role in large-scale climate solutions. Tish Tablan, SFAS Program Director, Generation 180 describes how its national campaign helps K-12 schools reduce energy costs, enhance student learning and foster healthier communities for all.
