Capitol Heights, Maryland, is shining a little brighter this fall as Summit Ridge, Invesco Real Estate, Black Bear Energy, and Lincoln Property Management celebrated the completion of five rooftop community solar projects totaling an impressive 4.7 MW of cost-saving solar power. Hosted across five industrial buildings owned by Invesco Real Estate, these solar sites represent not only technological achievement but also a testament to collaboration, sustainability, and community-focused progress.
Powering Homes, Powering Hope
These new community solar installations are part of the Maryland Community Solar Program, designed to deliver affordable, locally generated energy to residents. Once fully energized by the end of 2025, the projects will generate more than 6 million kWh of electricity annually, enough to power over 600 homes each year. Local residents will be able to subscribe to the solar site and access savings via Neighborhood Sun, a Maryland-based energy provider that provides access to shared solar projects and reduced utility costs.
Nate Greenberg, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Summit Ridge, delivers remarks to attendees
Local Benefits, Statewide Impact
The impact extends far beyond energy bills. The projects have energized the local economy by creating construction and maintenance jobs, generating new tax revenue for Prince George’s County, and strengthening Maryland’s electric grid through reliable distributed generation. These efforts directly advance the state’s renewable energy goals and support American energy independence.
The ribbon-cutting took place at 1200 Hampton Park, our 1.6 MW rooftop solar facility in Steeplechase, MD
Collaboration Drives Success
Nate Greenberg, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Summit Ridge, credits teamwork for this milestone:
“These projects are a great example of what can be accomplished through strong collaboration. Partnering with Invesco Real Estate and Black Bear Energy, we’ve transformed unused rooftop space into productive solar assets that deliver energy savings to Maryland residents, while creating local economic benefits and strengthening the grid. Together, we’re advancing American energy independence one project at a time.”
Steven Morris, Investment Manager at Invesco, added, “These projects reflect our commitment to long-term value creation and supporting the broader sustainability goals of Maryland.”
And Drew Torbin, founder of Black Bear Energy, sees these projects as just the beginning: “Projects like these set the stage for a future where renewable energy is seamlessly integrated into our built environment, delivering benefits to property owners and local communities.”
Kacy Tucker of Summit Ridge, served as the facility’s Project Manager
A Model for the Future
Summit Ridge Energy’s rapid growth and bold investments, including over $5 billion in project capital financing and 200+ solar facilities, demonstrate what’s possible when financial innovation powers American energy independence and local economic growth. Invesco Real Estate brings long-term vision and a global footprint, while Black Bear Energy provides data-driven expertise in state-of-the-art project delivery.
Together, these partners are proving that cost-saving, distributed energy isn’t just an aspiration; it’s happening now, rooftop by rooftop, in towns like Capitol Heights and beyond.
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