Faropoint Builds 10 MW Community Solar on NJ Warehouses — SkimNews
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- Faropoint has started construction on a 1.6 MW community solar array at its Fair Lawn warehouse, the first of 16 projects totaling over 10 MW on its industrial rooftops.
- Faropoint is reserving at least half of each project’s capacity for low- and moderate-income households, exceeding New Jersey’s 51% requirement for income-qualified subscribers.
- Faropoint and SolarKal estimate the full 16-project portfolio will generate 12.7 million kWh annually and avoid 8,500 metric tons of CO₂ emissions each year.
- New Jersey expanded its Community Solar Energy Program by 3,000 MW in March, enough to serve approximately 450,000 subscribers, building on $14 million in savings for over 37,000 current participants.
- SolarKal, Faropoint’s independent solar adviser, is supporting the development of the 16 projects, nine of which have already received construction clearance.
Why it matters: The 10 MW of new community solar on warehouse roofs unlocks clean energy access for renters and low-income households who can’t install panels, while New Jersey’s 3,000 MW program expansion signals strong policy momentum. This model turns underused industrial space into a public benefit—cutting emissions and electricity costs without consuming additional land.
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