Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy (TPE) have completed a 4-MW community solar project in Dover, Delaware. The installation feeds renewable energy into the Delmarva Power grid, with a dedicated portion allocated to serve low-income households across the state.

Community solar allows residents and businesses to subscribe to a share of a local solar farm and receive credits on their utility bills without installing panels on their own property. Delaware's community solar program was enabled by legislation signed in 2021, which directed the creation of subscription-based solar projects within the Delmarva Power service territory, including carve-outs for low- and moderate-income subscribers.

The Dover site was developed by TPE and is built and operated by Nautilus (nautilussolar.com).

"The Dover project reflects the strength of what Nautilus and TPE have built together in Delaware — a partnership grounded in a shared commitment to expanding access to clean, affordable energy," said Eric Paul, Senior Vice President of Origination at Nautilus. "At a time when rising energy costs are putting real pressure on households, community solar offers predictable, locally generated power that starts delivering savings more quickly than nearly any other alternative. We're proud to bring that option to this area, and especially to the low- and moderate-income customers this project is designed to serve."

Beyond the Dover installation, Nautilus and TPE have deepened their commitment to Delaware through a broader 30-MW, six-project portfolio. As part of that commitment, the two companies jointly donated $240,000 to local nonprofits across the state. The contributions are intended to support organizations focused on housing, food access, and youth development. Recipients include the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware and Springboard Delaware.

The 30-MW portfolio aligns with Delaware's broader clean energy targets, which call for 40% of the state's electricity to come from renewable sources by 2035. Community solar projects contribute toward that mandate while extending direct bill savings to subscribers who may not have rooftop solar access, including renters and multifamily housing residents.

"Delaware has demonstrated what can be achieved when state leaders, local governments, and private industry work together toward a common goal," said Salar Naini, President of TPE. "The projects in this portfolio will generate savings of over $35 million for residents and organizations across the state at a time when electricity prices are at their highest. We've appreciated the partnership and leadership we've experienced across the state in helping us actualize these benefits for Delawareans, and we're proud to work alongside Nautilus to deliver these projects."

Source: Solar Power World