Ridgefield High School Powers Up 1 MW Solar Carport

The Town of Ridgefield, in collaboration with Davis Hill Development and the Connecticut Green Bank, has completed and commissioned a 1,038 kW solar carport at Ridgefield High School. The project reflects the town’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, fiscal responsibility, and educational excellence.

The system will generate approximately 1.3 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually—enough to power nearly 100 homes each year—while reducing the school’s energy costs and carbon footprint. Over the next 25 years, the installation is projected to save the district an estimated $1.5 million.

Financed through a partnership with the Connecticut Green Bank and a tax equity investment from Patriot Renewable Energy Capital, the project also leveraged federal Investment Tax Credits made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act. AEC Solar served as the EPC partner, completing the carport on an accelerated summer schedule to ensure no disruption to the school year. “This project is a great example of what’s possible when forward-thinking communities and strong partners come together,” said Micah Brill, Vice President of Asset Management at Davis Hill Development. “Ridgefield had a clear vision, and with the support of the Green Bank and Patriot Renewable Energy Capital, we were able to bring that vision to life–delivering real savings, clean energy, and long-term value to the town.”