What Happened

Distributed solar developers secured $33M in funding across Maryland, Delaware, and Connecticut. Maryland Clean Energy Center deployed $2.7M for rooftop solar and battery storage in affordable housing. Aligned Climate Capital closed $33M for two community solar projects in Delaware, while Catalyst Power and Connecticut Green Bank financed a five-site solar portfolio in Connecticut.

Who Is Affected

The funding impacts affordable housing communities in Maryland, low-income subscribers in Delaware, and commercial building owners in Connecticut. Key players include Maryland Clean Energy Center, Aligned Climate Capital, Catalyst Power, and Connecticut Green Bank.

Market Impact

• Accelerates rooftop solar and battery storage installations in affordable housing.
• Supports community solar projects targeting low-income subscribers.
• Enables commercial solar deployments despite rising costs and financing constraints.

What to Watch

Monitor ongoing deployments funded by Maryland’s Strategic Revolving Fund and Delaware’s Community Energy Facility programme. Track Catalyst Power’s solar portfolio expansion in Connecticut and Aligned Climate Capital’s 150MW target across seven states.