Emergent Solar Energy

03/11/2026

Proud to be featured in the Miami Herald in a piece covering the shift toward rooftop solar in heavy manufacturing.

The article covers why more industrial facilities are moving toward on-site solar- not just for sustainability, but for the hard financial case: converting electricity from an uncontrollable OpEx line item into a fixed, depreciable CapEx asset that reduces operating costs for 25+ years.

Our work with Toyota Material Handling, Subaru of Indiana Automotive and Indiana Pork Producers through the USDA REAP program is referenced as part of that broader trend.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article314517513.html

Emergent Solar Energy reports heavy manufacturing is adopting rooftop solar to cut costs and carbon, driven by declining installation costs and tax incentives.

01/14/2026

Powering Sustainable Manufacturing in Lafayette!

We are pleased to announce the official energization of our latest project: a 204 kW rooftop solar array for Subaru of Indiana Automotive!

Designed and built by Emergent Solar Energy, this system sits atop SIA's new building expansion and operates as a "net surplus" generator- producing more than three times the energy the building itself consumes. This surplus power is fed back into the wider campus, helping to lower operating costs and offset over 250 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.

As an Indiana-based company, we are honored to help industry leaders like SIA turn their environmental goals into operational reality. This project proves that renewable energy is a powerful tool for cost containment and sustainability in the manufacturing sector.

A huge thank you to the Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. engineering facilities team for their partnership and safety-first mindset throughout construction! 🤝

🔗 Read the full story: https://stories.prf.org/subaru-of-indiana-automotive-expands-commitment-to-sustainability-with-new-204-kw-solar-array-at-lafayette-production-plant/

Project Stats:
✅ System Size: 204 kW
✅ Annual Impact: Offsets >250 Metric Tons of CO2
✅ Equivalent: Powering 43 homes/year

Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), a recognized industry leader in environmental stewardship, has energized a 204-kilowatt rooftop solar project atop its new building expansion in Lafayette.

12/09/2025

Solar Success Story: Egg producer is Seeing ZERO Electric Bills!

We're proud to partner with Handsome Brook Farms to bring clean, reliable power to family farms and help build a resilient, low-carbon future for agriculture.

This project for farmer Robert shows the incredible impact of going solar:

Real-World Savings: Robert confirmed having a "zero electric bill with a credit" this past summer.

Inflation Protection: Solar provides invaluable savings by locking in energy prices and insulating operations against historical energy inflation, which can lead to savings of 36% to 50% in the first five years of the project's life.

Sustainable Integration: The system is an innovative aggrovoltaic design, allowing Robert’s flock to graze naturally right beneath the array.

Grant Support: We help family-owned and operated producers secure funding, including USDA grants, to make these high-impact projects financially accessible.

We love helping land stewards do what they do best while advancing regenerative practices!

Watch the full story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYuDRycnHOE

10/06/2025

Empowering Indiana Manufacturing with Solar Energy-

On-site solar power is revolutionizing manufacturing operations by delivering substantial energy cost savings, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring uninterrupted performance- all while capitalizing on federal incentives for rapid returns. Our completion of a 960kWp ground-mounted solar system at Toyota Material Handling's Columbus, Indiana plant exemplifies this: offsetting 85% of facility power usage, generating 1.31 million kWh annually, and preventing over 927 metric tons of CO₂ emissions each year.
This project demonstrates our commitment to scalable, seamless solar solutions tailored for large-scale industrial sites. If you're a manufacturer seeking greater energy independence and sustainability, let's discuss how we can customize a system for your operations.
Learn more about the Toyota project: https://www.emergentsolar.energy/projects/toyota-material-handling-plant-columbus-indiana

Toyota Material Handling Solar Project, Columbus.

09/25/2025

Emergent Solar Energy is proud to share progress on a new 430 kWp DC commercial solar project in Southern Indiana. This fixed-tilt, ground-mount array is being constructed as a behind-the-meter solution for a regional data center near Bedford.

The system is designed to offset the facility’s REMC-supplied electricity, stabilize long-term energy costs, and support the company’s carbon reduction commitments. In addition, excess solar generation will be exported to the local grid under an interconnection agreement, contributing renewable power to the broader community.

For data center operators and other energy-intensive businesses, on-site solar offers:

Significant reductions in electricity expenses

Long-term cost certainty in the face of rising utility rates

Access to powerful tax incentives including the 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit and 100% bonus depreciation

Meaningful progress toward corporate sustainability goals

Emergent Solar Energy specializes in turnkey solar and energy storage projects for commercial, industrial, agricultural, and data center clients across Indiana.

To learn how we can help your organization control energy costs and meet sustainability objectives, visit: https://emergentsolar.energy

07/22/2025

We are thrilled and humbled to share that Emergent Solar Energy has earned a spot on the 2025 Solar Power World Top Solar Contractors list. As the No. 1 C&I-only contractor headquartered in Indiana, and ranked No. 3 EPC headquartered in the state, we are proud to contribute to Indiana's clean energy future. Additionally, we are recognized as the No. 10 overall contractor, No. 7 EPC, and No. 4 C&I-only contractor installing in Indiana.

A huge thank you to our team and clients for this milestone. Together, we are powering progress.

Check out the full list: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025-top-solar-epcs/

06/23/2025

We couldn't agree more...

https://handsomebrookfarms.com/blogs/posts/handsome-brook-farms-powers-solar-energy-initiatives-through-usda-climate-smart-commodities-grant

On Brooke's summer vision board: eggs from happy hens, farming that gives back to the soil, and thriving ecosystems. Find it all inside the carton.

06/17/2025

OPEN LETTER TO THE INDIANA DELEGATION-

RE: The Critical Role of the Solar Investment Tax Credit in Indiana’s Economic Future

Dear Members of the Indiana Congressional Delegation,

As a lifelong Hoosier and the Managing Partner of Emergent Solar Energy, headquartered in the Purdue Research Park, I am writing today on behalf of the manufacturers, farmers, rural communities, and energy workers who are directly impacted by the pending threat to the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).

The ITC is not a subsidy for ideology it is a strategic lever that powers Indiana’s manufacturing competitiveness, energy stability, and agricultural productivity.

Indiana’s Solar Economy Is Working-

Across Indiana, our company is designing and building solar energy systems for world-class Tier-1 manufacturers and some of the state’s most progressive agricultural operations. These businesses are choosing solar not because it’s fashionable, but because it helps them stay competitive by:

-Reduce operational costs

-Strengthen their energy independence

-Expand production sustainably

-Remain competitive against foreign rivals

The Solar ITC enables these projects to happen. Without it, the economics become infeasible for many businesses, and the ripple effects extend far beyond missed savings.

What’s at Stake-

Recent federal proposals would accelerate the phase-out of the ITC, reduce or eliminate credit transferability, and limit access for key industrial projects. If enacted, these changes would:

-Freeze or cancel hundreds of active solar projects in Indiana

-Weaken our rural energy infrastructure

-Erode local tax bases and job growth

-Punish businesses who are trying to invest in modern, resilient operations

This is not theory, it is happening right now. Clients are calling, timelines are shifting, and investment decisions are being delayed.

A Call for Indiana’s Leadership-

Indiana is not California or the East Coast. We are not asking for special treatment. We are asking for predictability, fairness, and economic tools that work for working businesses.

We respectfully urge you to:

Reject efforts to repeal or roll back the commercial and agricultural solar ITC

Protect credit transferability mechanisms that allow small and medium-sized firms to finance projects

Support policies that give Indiana manufacturers and farmers a level playing field in the 21st century energy economy

We believe in personal responsibility and private-sector leadership. That’s why Indiana’s clean energy growth has been led by businesses, not mandates. Don’t let Washington pull the rug out from under the businesses that are stepping up and building the future.

Thank you for your service, and for defending Indiana’s economic future.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Lipinski
Managing Partner
Emergent Solar Energy
[email protected]
https://emergentsolar.energy
Senator Jim Banks Todd Young Representative Victoria Spartz Congressman Jim Baird Governor Mike Braun

12/31/2024

As we bid farewell to 2024, we'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our amazing Indiana commercial AG and Manufacturing clients for partnering with us to deliver on-site solar solutions this year! Your trust and support have made this year truly special. Here's to a brighter and greener future ahead! 🎉🍾☀️

12/02/2024

Emergent Solar Energy has placed in service over 1-megawatt of on-site solar energy for Indiana's pork producers in the last 12-months. I would like to take a moment and thank all of those who made these projects possible.

First, we want to acknowledge our farm clients, who had the faith and trust to partner with us to bring these projects to being. We understand that investing in on-farm solar can be a daunting task, and we appreciate the confidence placed in our company.

Next, we want to thank all our installation partners who played such an integral role in helping us deliver these projects. The solar electrical design and DC installation performed by Green Alternatives, Inc. was the foundational key for these projects. Special thanks to their owner and my friend Christopher Rohaly, whose mentorship over the years has been invaluable to me and my company.

Our mechanical installation partners Nathan Krynock, Gregory L. Cramer and the Creekside crew were excellent on-site and continue to be the highest and best in their field.

Bryan Wagoner of Wagoner Electric led the AC side of these projects. His expertise in AC switchgear design and installation continues to be a valuable resource to us.

The major components were provided by AXITEC Energy GmbH & Co. KG and Timothy Tuttle, Solis and APA Solar Racking. Their service, product quality and reliability are the reason we are able to deliver best-in-class solar to our clients.

Proper acknowledgment must go to Steve Martin, Purdue Research Foundation, Jennifer Shike, AgriNovus Indiana, National Hog Farmer, and all the AG media who have helped shine a light on our company and these Indiana AG solar projects.

Special thanks to Jamie Wilson and all of those at the USDA who have worked to make the REAP Grant possible for Indiana farms and rural businesses.

Lastly, I wish to thank my sons Adam Bolen and Zac Martinez, without whom these wins would not have happened. Their long hours of dedication to our business have made our growth possible, and their faith and trust in my leadership is humbling and my appreciation cannot be understated. Looking forward to a bright future and continued success!

Emergent Solar Energy, a leading provider of commercial solar solutions based in the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette, has installed more than one megawatt of onsite solar capacity across Indiana pork farms in the last 12 months.

11/11/2024

This Veterans Day, we honor all those who have served, especially our own Zacaria Martinez, a Sergeant in the Indiana National Guard. Zac’s dedication to both his country and his work inspires us every day. He brings the same discipline, commitment, and integrity to his role with Emergent Solar Energy that he demonstrates in his military service.

Thank you, Zac, and to all veterans for your service and sacrifices. Your courage and resilience remind us of the values that strengthen our communities and our nation.

To all who have served and continue to serve—Happy Veterans Day. We are grateful for you!