Community Solar and Microgrid Projects in Washington

Solar and battery systems designed to support energy resilience, reduce operating costs, and strengthen community infrastructure.

Built for Community Resilience

Forecast Energy partners with nonprofits, tribal governments, and public-serving organizations across Washington to design and install community solar and microgrid systems. These projects support energy resilience, reduce operating costs, and help facilities operate more reliably over time.

Many of these projects are made possible through grant funding, utility incentives, and public programs, and we work alongside our partners to help identify and navigate these opportunities.

Our team manages each project from feasibility study through design, permitting, installation, and interconnection.

☀️Community Solar

Solar systems installed on shared or public-serving facilities that reduce operating costs and expand access to renewable energy.

🔋Microgrids

Solar and battery systems designed to operate independently from the utility grid, supporting critical loads and community resilience.

Featured Projects

Projects below highlight a range of community solar and microgrid installations across Washington, from cost reduction to resilience-focused systems.

Tulalip Tribes of Washington -Village of Hope

Solar + Microgrid | 59.64 kW solar | 154.8 kWh storage

  • Multi-building solar and microgrid installation supporting a tribal housing and services community, designed for long-term energy independence and resilience.

    • Tulalip, WA

    • 59.64 kW DC solar across multiple arrays

    • 154.8 kWh of HomeGrid storage

    • 60K Sol-Ark inverter capacity

    • Distributed generation with centralized and building-level storage

    • Grid-interactive with islanding capability

  • Supports community resilience and reliable energy across multiple buildings, reducing reliance on the grid while maintaining critical operations.

Edmonds United Methodist Church & Food Bank

Solar + Microgrid | 125 kW solar | 240 kWh storage

  • Solar and battery microgrid designed to support both the church and on-site food bank, enabling continued operation and food distribution during outages.

    • Edmonds, WA

    • 125.8 kW DC solar

    • 240 kWh of Sol-Ark storage

    • 60K Sol-Ark inverter capacity

    • Critical load prioritization and backup power

  • Ensures continued food distribution and essential services during outages, establishing the facility as a dependable community resource.

    Funded through the WSU Community Solar Expansion Program and nonprofit tax credit Elective Pay, with support from our team throughout the process.

Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County

97.97 kW solar | Rooftop Solar | Supporting Youth Programs & Operations

  • Rooftop solar installation designed to reduce operating costs at a high-use community facility, supporting long-term program funding and daily operations.

    • Bellingham, WA

    • 97.97 kW DC solar

    • Titled mounts on new membrane roof

    • Grid-tied system with production monitoring

  • Reduces operating costs so more resources can support underserved youth programs and day-to-day operations.

    Fully funded through the WSU Community Solar Expansion Program, with our team supporting application through final reimbursement.

Maltby Food Bank

52.36 kW solar | Energy Cost Reduction | Operational Support

  • Rooftop solar installation designed to reduce operating costs at a high-use community facility, supporting long-term program funding and daily operations.

    • Maltby, WA

    • 52.36 kW Grid-tied solar installation

    • 41.2K SolarEdge inverter capacity

    • Local Silfab Solar Panels

    • Designed for long-term reliability and low maintenance

  • Reduces operating costs and supports long-term financial stability, allowing more resources to be directed toward food distribution and community services.

    Fully funded through the WSU Community Solar Expansion Program, with support from Solar Developer Bradley Dosch navigating application, approval, and reimbursement.

Methow Valley United Methodist Church

Solar + Storage | 76 kW solar | 458 kWh storage

  • Solar and battery system designed for a rural community church, providing energy stability and backup capability in a remote service area where outages can have a greater impact on operations.

    Ground-mounted array showcased above.

    • Winthrop, WA

    • 76 kW DC solar

    • 458 kWh of EG4 battery storage

    • 128K EG4 FlexBOSS inverter capacity

    • (4) EG4 GridBOSS units with integrated intelligent load shedding

    • Custom designed and built battery container housing batteries and inverters

    • Integrated ventilation and heat pump for year-round temperature control

  • Provides reliable power and backup support in a rural environment, enabling the facility to operate as a community resilience hub during outages and emergency events. The site is equipped to support heating and cooling, clean air during wildfire conditions, device and medical equipment charging, and community gathering needs.

    Funded through a Washington State Commerce grant, with our team supporting initial system design for grant submission and selection, followed by final design and installation.

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Swinomish Indian Tribal Community – Fisheries Building

Solar + Microgrid | 31.04 kW solar | 85.8 kWh storage

  • Solar and battery microgrid designed for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Fisheries building, supporting energy independence, operational continuity, and long-term resilience for a critical facility.

    • La Conner, WA

    • 31.04 kW DC solar

    • 85.8 kWh of EG4 battery storage

    • 48K EG4 inverter capacity

    • EG4 GridBOSS with integrated intelligent load shedding

    • Custom designed and built container housing batteries and inverters

    • Designed to operate independently from the grid with integrated backup power and load prioritization

    • Level 2 EV charger installed for community use

  • Provides true energy resilience and security for a critical tribal facility, allowing the building to operate independently of the grid when needed. The system supports long-term sustainability, electrification, and infrastructure that serves the community now and into the future.

    Designed to support energy independence and sovereignty while strengthening long-term community resilience.

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