Aurora Energy, Inc.

Do you want to know how solar energy can turn your roof or parking lot into a revenue generating asset? Please click the link to see this weeks new blog from Aurora Energy, Inc - Solar providers since 1994. #commercialsolar #cashflow #solarenergy

Due to the current weather conditions in the DMV, we would like to remind you that the best thing to do is to monitor your solar (PV) array and ONLY remove heavy snow buildup if necessary! Solar panel arrays are designed to shed snow on their own and attempting to clear it yourself could damage the panels. If you do need to remove snow, use a soft brush or roof rake to gently clear accumulations. #solarenergy #solarmaintenance

We hope your holidays are filled with joy, laughter, and everything that brings you happiness. Here’s to a bright and exciting new year ahead! Our office will be closed from Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025 to allow our team the time to unwind, recharge, and enjoy special moments with the people who matter most.

The civil portion of ground installation can often be overlooked in favor of the satisfying solar (PV) module installation, but an environmentally friendly energy system requires comprehensive geotechnical studies. This project required extensive excavation in order to provide the super-low profile requested by the client (check out that rock pile!) and the weather has also been extremely helpful with testing out the drainage system – which we can confidently say is operating as designed. #aurorasolar #innovation #solarinstallation #groundmountsolar

In partnership with the Montgomery Green Bank and Skyview Ventures, Aurora Energy designed and installed this Community Solar Energy Generating System ("CSEGS") which benefits the church and community, as well as other prominent subscribers that also have our designs installed! This augmentation of their on-site solar production further enhances The Jewish Council for the Aging and Bradley Hill's commitment to sustainability. They are fantastic examples of commercial energy solutions not being limited to office buildings and warehouse. Central Baptist's system will lead to a projected savings of $123,800 over the next 20 years in reduced electricity bills for the church. #communitysolar #solarcommunity #sustainability #solarenergy #auroraenergy

Precision Planning for Solar Installation in Washington, DC Successful solar installations require more than just engineering expertise—they demand meticulous planning and execution, especially in urban environments with structural and logistical constraints. This detailed lift plan demonstrates our team’s thoughtful approach to installing solar modules, ballast blocks, racking, and electrical gear on a hotel rooftop in Washington, DC: 🔹 Modules: Delivered in stacks of 33 panels per pallet, lifted onto plywood sheets to evenly distribute the weight across the roof. 🔹 Ballast Blocks: Carefully staged with weight calculations to ensure safe PSF (pounds per square foot) limits, down stacked as needed for installation. 🔹 Crane Logistics: Two planned lift zones, optimized with 150’ and 132’ crane radii to access the entire rooftop efficiently. 🔹 Gear & Racking: Strategic use of both cranes and freight elevators to streamline operations while minimizing disruption. With 26 lifts planned—including 11 pallets of modules and 15 pallets of ballast—our team carefully balanced load management, structural safety, and logistical flow to meet the project's unique requirements. This reflects our unwavering commitment to Excellence in solar engineering and project management. We are proud to see our team rise to the challenge, bringing sustainable energy to the city's heart, one project at a time. #SolarEngineering #ProjectPlanning #UrbanSolar #SustainableEnergy #ExcellenceInAction

A unique solar project in the making! At Aurora Energy, we take pride in listening to our customers and finding solutions that meet their unique needs. In this project, the customer had one clear request: “We don’t want to see the solar arrays.” The photo shows our ground-mounted solar system under construction, designed with a low-profile layout to ensure minimal visual impact. By carefully planning the placement and elevation of the arrays, we are delivering clean energy while maintaining the natural aesthetics of the property. This project is a great example of how we combine technical excellence with customer-focused design to create solutions that are both functional and visually unobtrusive. We’re excited to see this system come to life and contribute to a sustainable future—on the customer’s terms! #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #CustomerFocused #Innovation #CleanEnergy #AuroraEnergy

“We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using Natures inexhaustible sources of energy – sun, wind and tide. … I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” - Thomas Edison Solar energy is not a new invention, and it is time to really embrace the future with alternative energy sources so we can remove our dependency on fossil fuels. www.aurora-energy.com #solarenergy #solaristhefuture #alternativeenergy #auroraenergydmv

This ground-mounted solar (photovoltaic) array being installed at the Free Rein Farm within Montgomery County Maryland’s Agricultural Reserve has been designed to integrate with the rolling hills, allowing for maximum production and aesthetic enjoyment. The project, built in conjunction with the Montgomery County Green Bank, will provide community solar for neighbors, as well as long-term sustainable energy for the farm. The ground-mounted array will share space with the stable’s horses, as well as over an acre of native tree, shrubs, and pollinator-friendly plants in a beautiful example of an agrivoltaic system. #AuroraEnergy #Agrivoltaic #RenewableEnergy #SustainableEnergy #SolarEnergy #MontgomeryGreenBank #MarylandSolar

Maryland has made commercial renewable energy a priority, providing incentives to businesses and organizations that want to invest in solar for the long-term environmental advantages and corporate energy independence it provides. One option is the installation of parking lot solar canopies - which has now been added to the FY25 Solar Canopy and Dual Use Technology Grant from the Maryland Energy Administration. www.aurora-energy.com #AuroraEnergy #CommercialEnergySolutions #CleanEnergy #SolarIncentives