Solar FlexRack Selected for SunShare Community Solar Power Project Pipeline in Minnesota

The Solar FlexRack pre-assembled racking system was selected for its speed and ease of installation significantly reducing labor time and overall solar power project costs.

Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals and innovative leader in solar power tracker, racking and services solutions has announced that its G3P fixed tilt racking has been selected for a pipeline of 9 community solar power projects totaling approximately 50 megawatts under development by SunShare, one of the largest community solar power developers in the United States. The Solar FlexRack pre-assembled racking system was selected for its speed and ease of installation significantly reducing labor time and overall solar power project costs.

Two of the community solar power projects, WakeSun (4.04 MW) and BentonSun (6.9 MW) are installed, fully subscribed and generating clean solar energy for the local communities. The BentonSun Community Solar Garden is owned by Benton Sun, LLC and the WakeSun Community Solar Garden, is owned by WakeSun LLC, and managed by Real Capital Solutions, an investment firm based out of Colorado. Real Capital Solutions is a nationally-focused investor of work-out and value-add properties. The community solar garden is administered by SunShare Management, LLC.

Community solar is an inclusive new solar energy model offering energy consumers the opportunity to contribute to the generation of clean solar electricity without installing any equipment on their property. Benefits of these types of solar power projects are not only supporting clean energy and reducing electricity bills, but supporting the local business economy and employment, along with contributing to a cleaner, healthier environment. The solar gardens are developed by SunShare, a national leader in community solar power development.

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