Municipalities/Power Co-ops
Honeysuckle
The Honeysuckle Solar Project, now operational in St. Joseph County, Indiana, is a major renewable energy project developed by Lightsource bp and installed by Inovateus Solar. This 188-megawatt facility produces enough clean energy to power about 27,000 homes and offsets approximately 204,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually. The project, completed in early 2024, integrates U.S.-sourced materials and features pollinator-friendly
Auburn
The Auburn Renewables Solar Array is an operational solar farm located south of Auburn, Indiana, on an 80-acre site. The solar farm, installed by Inovateus Solar, has been generating clean energy since 2022. The project produces 14.68 MW of direct current or 11.25 MW of alternating current, contributing renewable power to the local utility grid. The solar array is designed
DePue
Ameresco’s DePue Solar project in Illinois, installed by Inovateus Solar, transforms a brownfield into a 27 MW solar farm with over 71,000 panels, expected to produce 37,000 MWh of renewable energy in its first year. The project preserves site integrity with a non-penetrative design, providing economic and environmental benefits through local taxes and energy rebates, supporting Illinois’s renewable goals.
Logansport Solar
Inovateus Solar has completed construction of Logansport Indiana’s first-ever solar power plant, shortly after decommissioning of 120 year old coal plant. Inovateus developed the installation for Logansport Municipal Utility (LMU). The project is being financed by a 30 year power purchase agreement (PPA), by Alchemy Renewable Energy. The array also includes up to 80 acres of pollinator habitat, in partnership with
City of Pratt Kansas
The construction of the City of Pratt solar project started in June 2018 and began commercial operation in January 2019. The project was contracted under a 15-year power purchase agreement, with Pratt’s utility power plant for 100% of the array’s output. Construction was managed by Inovateus Solar. Another benefit from this project is to provide Pratt Community College with assistance in the development of
Hoosier Energy New Castle
The first of ten 1.3-MW solar power plants for Hoosier Energy Power Network, a generation and transmission cooperative based in Bloomington, Indiana, is generating enough solar energy to power 150 homes in the region. The innovative solar-powered system uses 4,320 Canadian Solar modules on single-axis trackers, providing energy to Rush Shelby Energy, Whitewater Valley, and Henry Count REMC’s customers. Inovateus
Hoosier Energy Greene County
The second of ten 1.3-MW solar power plants for Hoosier Energy Power Network, a generation and transmission cooperative based in Bloomington, Indiana, is generating enough solar energy to power 150 homes in the region. The innovative solar system uses 4,320 Canadian Solar modules on single-axis trackers, providing energy to UDWI and Daviess-Martin County REMC’s customers. Inovateus completed the turnkey EPC
Dayton Power and Light Utility
Inovateus helped complete Dayton Power and Light’s 1.134-MW ground-mounted solar system at Yankee Station. The system consists of 8,850 Sharp solar panels, installed in combination with Schletter racking and two Xantrex GT500s. The system is one of the largest utility scale solar installations in Ohio and generates more than 1.3 million kilowatt-hours of pollution-free electricity. Check out the YouTube videos
Kokomo Solar 1
In December, a 7MW solar power generation plant co-owned by Inovateus Solar and Alterra Power in Kokomo Indiana is now operational. The solar generation plant will supply energy directly to Duke Energy Indiana in the first of many generation plants in the region. This plant provides 7,000,000 kWh to the residents of Kokomo Indiana. The project, turnkey EPC by Inovateus
Rincon Solar 1
Inovateus Solar is stoked to announce our largest -to date- completed installation of the 21.24 MWdc system Rincon Solar 1 power plant for Georgia Power located near Savannah, Georgia. This installation is a part of the Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative program and was the second of two projects won by Inovateus under this program. Previously, the land was used for harvesting
OMCO Pierceton
In October 2019, Inovateus completed construction on a 236 kWdc / 200 kWac ground-mount PV array for OMCO Solar in Pierceton, Indiana. This is a flagship installation for the racking manufacturer and features both their Origin tracker and Choice fixed-tilt products in a single behind-the-meter system. Over 90% of the clean energy is generated by the trackers equipped with Hanwha
Russell’s Solar Cabin
This solar cabin was built for the the Russell family in Kamas, Utah. The Russells will now be able to use some clean energy via the sun. We used a Solectria inverter, SolarWorld solar panels and S5! clamps to mount the modules to a standing seam metal roof. The solar cabin build was a partnership with On Top Roofing Inc.,
Lapeer Michigan Solar
Inovateus Solar completed in 2017 one of the largest utility owned solar farms East of the Mississippi River for DTE Energy. This 58 MWDC solar farm is located 58 miles North of Detroit in Lapeer, MI. The project consists of two sites totaling 267 acres and provides 80 GWh of energy annually. Inovateus managed the turnkey construction of the project which included engineering, procurement
Chesapeake Utilities- Orrville Site
Inovateus Solar partnered with Chesapeake Utilities to build a 124.2 kWDC solar compressor site in Orrville, Ohio. This is one of three compressor sites Inovateus built for CPK. This site consist of 360 Hanwha Q.Plus 345W solar panels, 2 CPS 50kW inverters and RBI mounting to support the panels. Annually, this solar array will generate 164,596 kWh of clean power.
IMPA Richmond
In 2014, Inovateus Solar and Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA) built three solar energy parks. The 1-MW Richmond system was designed with simplicity in mind to deliver energy, at the lowest possible cost for IMPA’s many municipal members. The project was designed and engineered by Inovateus Solar. IMPA is a not-for-profit wholesale power provider to 59 cities and towns across
Terrapin Crossroads
A special project Inovateus Supply holds near and dear to its heart, our Terrapin Crossroads project is a 39.2 kw rooftop system which powers the music venue and restaurant space founded by the Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh and his family. Phil wanted to open a music venue near the band’s roots in San Rafael, just north of San Francisco. The
Chesapeake Utilities – Bridgeville Site
Inovateus Solar partnered with Chesapeake Utilities to develop a 248.4 kW DC solar array in Bridgeville, Delaware. This project was one of three solar arrays Inovateus built for Chesapeake Utilities. It consists of 720 Hanwha Q.Plus 345 watt solar panels, four CPS Inverters and RBI racking to hold the panels. Annually, this solar array will generate 378,311 kWh of clean
IMPA Frankton
In 2014, Inovateus Solar and Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA) built three solar energy parks. The 1-MW Frankton system was designed with simplicity in mind to deliver energy at the lowest possible cost for IMPA’s many municipal members. The project was designed and engineered by Inovateus Solar. IMPA is a not-for-profit wholesale power provider to 59 cities and towns across
Lake Prairie Elementary – Tri Creek Schools
In September 2017, Inovateus Solar partnered with Midwest Wind and Solar to provide renewable solar power to three middle schools in the Tri Creek School Corporation. The three solar arrays needed to be completed in 2017 in order to make it under the net metering policy change by Senate Bill 309. The project was initially proposed to the school by
Georgetown – CPK Site
Inovateus Solar partnered with Chesapeake Utilities to build this 149.04 kWDC gas compressor site in Georgetown, Delaware. This system consists of 432 solar panels, installed in combination with RBI racking and two 50kW CPS Inverters. This is the one of three compressor sites Inovateus built for CPK. This system releases over 222,000 thousand hours of clean energy annually.
Duke Building 98
In December 2014, Inovateus Solar constructed three of the largest rooftop solar arrays in the Midwest on top of Duke Realty buildings. The solar systems are connected directly to the Indianapolis Power and Light utility grid and generate revenue for the system owners, HMV Indy Solar 1, through a feed-in tariff program. Building 98 is included in the Park 100
NIPSCO Sites
Inovateus Solar completed three solar projects for Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO). The projects, which are the utility’s first solar installations, include a ground-mount solar array at NIPSCO’s Merrillville, Indiana, headquarters. Consistent with NIPSCO’s steps toward a more sustainable energy future, Inovateus Solar achieved zero-waste construction by recycling equipment packaging and avoiding any construction waste being sent to landfills.
Dublin Solar 1
In March 2015, Inovateus Solar completed the installation of the 4.4-MW single-axis tracker PV system for Georgia Power in Dublin, Georgia. This installation is part of the Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative program and was the first of two projects won by Inovateus under this program. Previously, the land was used for timber harvesting, but the environmental benefits from solar
Metea Court Senior Apartments | Solar Winds Power Systems
Our Supply partner, Solar Winds Power Systems, designed a solar array configuration for nine apartment buildings in Buchanan, Michigan. In this project, Solar Winds Power Systems worked with AEP Electric to receive approvals for installations and received excellent product selection and procurement support from Inovateus Solar for a solar array installation. The installed system size is 134.64. The solar panels supply electricity
Duke Building 87
In December 2014, Inovateus Solar constructed three of the largest rooftop solar arrays in the Midwest on top of Duke Realty buildings. The solar systems are connected directly to the Indianapolis Power and Light utility grid and generate revenue for the system owners, HMV Indy Solar 1, through a feed-in tariff program. Building 87 is included in the Park 100
C.H. Electrical
In early 2017, C.H. Electrical completed a 16.5 kW residential install in Du Quoin, Illinois. The system production is entirely offsetting the homeowners monthly bill. The installation has a return of investment (ROI) of 3 years. This supply project was completed in less than two days by C.H. Electrical. All solar products were provided by Inovateus Solar Supply.
Duke Building 129
In December 2014, Inovateus Solar constructed three of the largest rooftop solar arrays in the Midwest on top of Duke Realty buildings. The solar systems are connected directly to the Indianapolis Power and Light utility grid and generate revenue for the system owners, HMV Indy Solar 1, through a feed-in tariff program. Building 129 is included in the Park 100
Inovateus Solar & Logistick HQ
In June 2018, our 51.75 kWdc solar array was installed on our South Bend headquarters. Inovateus shares the building with our sister company Logistick, known as “Innovators of Freight Securement Systems”. The building will benefit from energy savings of over $5000 per year. The array will cover 30% of the building’s electric load while reducing our carbon footprint by 47.8 tons