Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy Complete 4.7MW Solar Farm in Delaware
A new 4.7-megawatt direct current (MWdc) solar farm has been completed in Georgetown, Delaware, as part of a collaboration between Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC ("Nautilus") and TurningPoint Energy ("TPE"). The project, which features nearly 9,000 solar modules, is part of a six-project, 30MWdc portfolio developed by TPE and built and operated by Nautilus.
According to a report from Yahoo Finance, the solar farm was celebrated with a ribbon cutting event on June 10, 2025, attended by distinguished guests, executives from Nautilus and TPE, and community members. The project is expected to begin delivering clean, renewable energy to customers within the Delmarva Power service territory in the next few months.
This solar project is part of Delaware’s Community Energy Facility Program, which was launched in April 2022 and signed into law via Senate Bill 2 (SB 2). The program increased project size limits to 4 MWac and requires at least 15% of each project’s capacity to serve low-income customers.
"The opening of this community solar farm represents Nautilus’s entrance in Delaware and our continued expansion of community solar across the United States," said Eric LaMora, Vice President of Community Solar at Nautilus, as quoted in the original article. "TPE is a valued partner with Nautilus in our mission to make clean, affordable energy available to everyone, including low-income households and small businesses."
The solar project is expected to provide electric bill savings to residents and organizations that subscribe as part of the Community Energy Facility Program. Over its lifetime, the project is expected to generate approximately eight million kilowatt-hours annually, contributing to Delaware’s goal of sourcing 40% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2035.
Senator Stephanie Hansen praised the project, saying, "The use of solar and other renewable forms of energy is essential to protecting our life-sustaining natural world and its resources. We know that rising energy costs have been a major financial burden for countless Delaware families. Investing in additional, diverse, clean energy sources are not only a win for the environment, but a win in our ongoing effort to lower costs for our constituents and provide energy reliability."
One of the local groups benefiting from the solar project is Springboard Delaware, a non-profit founded in 2020 to create innovative, affordable housing solutions. Judson Malone, Co-Founder and Executive Director, said, "At Springboard Delaware, we believe housing stability and environmental sustainability go hand-in-hand. Being a beneficiary of this community solar project means we can lower our energy costs while advancing our mission to create safe, dignified housing for our most vulnerable neighbors. We’re proud to be part of a project that reflects both economic and environmental justice."
TPE and its partners are committed to making meaningful charitable community investments in every community where their solar projects are developed. As part of this commitment, TPE has already contributed $100,000 toward its pledged $120,000 in community donations for this portfolio. With Nautilus matching the pledge, the total planned community investment will reach $240,000 upon completion of the portfolio’s construction.
About Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC
Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC is a leading community solar company, providing clean energy to residential and commercial customers in local communities. Nautilus operates and manages solar farms in 12 states and is responsible for financing, development, maintenance, and customer service for the lifetime of the project. Founded in 2006, Nautilus has helped shape the future of solar to provide an equitable and affordable renewable energy choice for all. Nautilus is owned by Power Sustainable, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada.
About TurningPoint Energy
TurningPoint Energy is a clean energy development, advisory and investment company with solar development projects underway throughout the United States. Its principals have experience developing solar projects for utility and community solar clients totaling more than $3 billion in value over 2 GW of operating solar power plants throughout the United States within the last decade. TurningPoint Energy is a lean, privately held firm that adapts to its clients’ needs and finds ways to invest in its clients and their communities… at every turning point.
Source: Yahoo Finance
