FAQ: Camden Heights Solar Project - Affordable Housing Renewable Energy Initiative
Summary
GenPro Energy Development has begun construction on the 999kW-ac Camden Heights Solar Project, which will power 252 affordable housing units in Rapid City, South Dakota. This initiative will offset approximately 90% of the apartment complex's energy needs while creating a replicable model for sustainable community development in the region.
What is the Camden Heights Solar Project?
The Camden Heights Solar Project is a 999kW-ac ground-mounted solar installation that will power seven affordable housing buildings containing 252 apartment units in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Who is developing this solar project?
GenPro Energy Development is designing and implementing the solar component, while Elmington Capital Group is the developer behind the broader $78 million Camden Heights affordable housing initiative.
Where is this solar installation located?
The ground-mounted solar system is located at 1700 Camden Drive in northeast Rapid City, South Dakota.
How much energy will this solar project generate?
The system will generate clean energy to offset approximately 90% of the apartment complex’s energy needs.
Why is this project significant for the community?
This project makes renewable energy accessible to low-income communities while reducing utility costs for seniors and families, creating a replicable model for sustainable community development in South Dakota.
What organizations are partnering on this initiative?
Key partners include Elmington, Black Hills Energy, the City of Rapid City, the South Dakota Housing Authority, and the Black Hills Area Community Foundation.
What is GenPro Energy Development’s expertise in this field?
GenPro Energy Development has over 20 years of experience in solar development, particularly for public power entities, municipalities, and affordable housing projects across the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and Midwest.
How does this project align with GenPro’s mission?
According to Managing Partner Molly Brown, this project exemplifies GenPro’s mission to build projects that promote economic development at the local level by stabilizing and reducing energy costs for residents.
What makes this affordable housing development unique?
The Camden Heights project represents one of the largest affordable housing initiatives in the region and sets a new standard by integrating renewable energy solutions into affordable housing development.
How can other communities benefit from this project?
This project creates a replicable model for sustainable community development that other South Dakota cities can adopt to bring solar power directly to affordable housing.
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