Solar projects & energy Storage
Renn Road
Status:
Clean energy, built for the community, good for the land
The Renn Road Solar Project is a proposed community solar farm in Frederick County, Maryland, designed to deliver about 5 megawatts of affordable, renewable electricity to the local community.
Community solar provides local residents and businesses an opportunity to save on their electric bill.
40% of this solar project will be reserved for low to moderate income subscribers – ensuring equitable access to the economic benefits of solar energy.
Status (2026)
In Development
Land secured and studies done; state permit application in progress. Construction start expected after mid‑2027 approvals.
Capacity (AC/DC)
5 MWAC / 6.4 MWDC
Rated output of 5 MWAC (grid export) and ~6.4 MWDC peak solar capacity.
Project Footprint
~28 acres
Area occupied by solar arrays (farmland zoned agricultural).
Project Overview
Building Solar Sustainably in Maryland
The Renn Road Community Solar Project is a ground‑mounted, single‑axis tracking community solar facility, proposed near the community of Ballenger Creek and on the southwestern outskirts of the City of Frederick, Maryland.
The project is designed to generate solar power under Maryland’s Community Solar Energy Generating Program and is subject to review and approval by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) through the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) process.
The project site is ideal for solar development, relatively flat and open, avoiding any environmentally sensitive areas.
Solar Site Highlights
- Location: Frederick, MD
- Proposed System Capacity: 6,356-6,392 kW DC
Benefits for the Local Community
Community Solar Savings
We offer 10% savings on electricity for local residents and businesses.
Economic Growth
The solar project creates construction jobs and increased local spending during the building phase, plus long-term tax revenue
Local Clean Energy for the Community
Community solar is local energy, and feeds directly into your grid – resilient more reliable.
Supporting Local Ecosystems
This site avoids environmentally sensitive areas and significant tree removal. Local indigenous plants will serve as visual screening.
FAQs
How was this site chosen for this community solar project?
This parcel is ideal for solar development. Relatively flat and open, the site has few neighbors and no environmentally sensitive areas. This minimizes the impact of the solar array on the surrounding community and environment. A 34.5 kV distribution line runs through the property diagonally and has capacity. This makes connecting to the grid logistically and financially feasible.
How will the visual impact of the site be mitigated?
To mitigate visual impact, the proposed design incorporates a 35-foot landscaped buffer around the array perimeter that will be planted with native shrubs and trees. These plantings will help screen the panels from view of nearby homes and roads year-round.