Governor Wes Moore announced 69 new grants for Community Solar projects on Tuesday. The projects will be located around the state and will bring clean energy to cut electricity bills for low-income households. “The Community Solar Grant Projects are a vital piece of our broader plan to make Maryland more affordable,” said Moore.
Two of those grants will focus on 13 projects within Montgomery County.
Lightstar was awarded $260,651 dollars. They will develop 12 projects utilizing “agrivoltaics.” Agrivoltaics allow farming and energy generation to co-exist on the same parcel of land.
Clean Slate Solar was awarded $372,272 dollars. This project will install a rooftop solar tilt-panel project to help keep energy production close to energy consumption, minimizing energy lost in delivery.
In total, the new grants will provide electricity to more than 4,800 low-income households at a discount of at least 25%. The Department of Human Services will oversee the distribution of electricity to more than 1,000 additional households for energy assistance.
“This is a prime example of the Moore-Miller administration’s energy strategy in action, promoting new in-state generation of clean energy, while finding ways to lift up those Marylanders who need the most help,” said Maryland Energy Administration Director Kelly Speakes-Backman.
This program ensures Marylanders who rent their homes or cannot install solar panels on their own properties can access the many benefits of solar power. The Maryland Energy Administration’s Fiscal Year 2026 Community Solar LMI-PPA Grant Program requires developers of Community Solar projects to deliver 15% of the site’s electricity to low-income households with a minimum savings of 12%. For many customers, the actual savings will far exceed 20%. This year, a portion of the program also prioritized projects on brownfields, turning former wastelands into clean energy production hubs.
Here is a full list of the grant recipients. FY26 Community Solar Awardee List.docx
