Project Stories

Battery Centric Solar of Denver, CO is a new solar and energy storage provider that’s already making a difference for off-grid homeowners. Owner and installer, David Finnie’s first project had a big impact for [...]

A new top-of-pole solar mount now stands in the backyard of Colorado State University’s Spur’s Hydro building. Thanks to funding through a Colorado Department of Agriculture grant and a speedy installation completed by Sandbox [...]

On a mountainside in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, the humid tropical air, warm sunlight, and sloping soil create highly desirable conditions for the coffee trees on Miguel Berdiel's farm, Hacienda Berdiel Torres. The site is [...]

For decades, the Santa Barbara Bowl has hosted world-class performances on a scenic open-air stage in southern California. Now, thanks to some recent improvements to its renewable power capabilities, it’s also showcasing what solar [...]

Located just 25 miles west of Colorado Springs and sitting along the north slope of Pikes Peak, Divide, CO has a lot to offer anyone looking for the serenity and beauty of a small [...]

The Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory in Mandan, ND is the site of various USDA research projects, including those testing the possibilities of more sustainable, adaptive, and productive agriculture. As part of these [...]

California utility services provider, Liberty Utilities, has prioritized more sustainable operations and stronger wildfire prevention. Grid hardening is a part of those efforts. It includes the addition of insulated conductors and more rigorous brush [...]

Duluth, MN’s Lincoln Park neighborhood is home to over 6000 residents. It includes the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, the coal docks, the port, and numerous industrial operations. While Lincoln Park is historic, the [...]

Single Mount, 15-Module, Fully Off-Grid Power System in Skerry, NY An unexpectedly early move into a rural home came with a major obstacle: no power. Instead of waiting for a [...]

Two Mount, 16 Module, Grid-Tied System in Colorado's Western Slope There are a lot of reasons why solar racking might not be ideal for some roofs. Size constraints, incompatible materials, [...]

71kW Off-Grid Solar System in Southern Colorado Anderson Liberty Ranch of La Veta, CO is a sprawling property with picturesque views of the Spanish Peaks and open Colorado sky. The nine-bedroom [...]

How do you create a fully off-grid lifestyle in a wilderness lodge without compromising on upscale comforts? This installer story shows how best-of-brand solar energy solutions made it possible. Every solar mount project [...]

Snell Family Farm is home to cows, pigs, chickens, and a garden. With the recent addition of a top-of-pole mount, the property is a great example of a successful DIY solar farm. [...]

Agrivoltaics Research with Colorado State University Food, energy, and water are three resources in high demand by people on our planet. Agrivoltaics is a concept that aims to optimize the production and demand of [...]

This 24 module two-pole system had to be designed to withstand the harsh conditions of a snowy, lakeside lodge.  It was engineered to be installed at 9000 ft, with 130 mph winds and 60 [...]