The Solar Canopy and Dual Use Technology Grant Program provides grant funding to support the installation of solar systems that provide multiple uses for land and water.
Donor Name: Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 12/02/2022
Grant Size: $700,000
Details:
The program encourages efficiency in land use by focusing solar development activities on areas used for other functions. The grant may be used for Solar Canopies on parking lots and parking garages, which include the installation of at least four (4) Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle chargers under or around the solar canopy. As a pilot for FY23, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is adding waterborne solar systems. While solar canopies over parking lots and waterborne solar installations are specifically included, other dual use opportunities may be proposed for consideration.
Program Purpose: To support the installation of solar as a dual use for land and water sites.
Funding Information
Anticipated Program Budget: $700,000.
Eligible Activities
Grantees will either directly or through the use of Power Purchase Agreements, install solar systems that provide a dual use to parking lots, parking garages, or bodies of water. While solar canopies over parking lots and water borne solar installations are specifically included, other dual use opportunities may be proposed for consideration. The minimum project size is 75kW-dc
Eligibility Criteria
Businesses, non-profit organizations, not-for-profit educational institutions, state agencies, and local governments, to include public universities, community colleges and public schools. Farmers with sole proprietorships (individuals who file a Schedule F with their Federal Income Tax and have an Agricultural Nutrient Management Plan on file with the State), are also authorized to apply.
For more information, visit Maryland Energy Administration (MEA).