Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
62 households equipped with solar energy systems
4 states with increased access to clean & affordable heat and electricity
44 locally manufactured solar heating collectors installed
49.14 kW of solar electricity deployed
Significant positive environmental impact
Current Goals
Complete solar energy system installations for 31 families
Exhaust REEGP funding - $130,000
Secure funding, complete engineering & site visit for Phebe Hospital in Liberia PV solar project
Develop the nation's first community solar garden for low-income energy assistance
Complete education & outreach installations - 9 solar powered furnaces; 42kW PV solar electric
Reach >5,000 people
Host Alternative Spring Break volunteers
Sell 120 Solstis solar powered furnaces manufactured by RREAL
Complete a dealer training
Consume the Made in MN rebate funds in dealer community
Reduce cost and pricing of Solstis
Become Made in MN SolarWall partner manufacturer
Launch professional development funds for staff
Continuous improvement of safety program
Transfer up to 49% ownership of REAL Solar to employees
Community Solar Garden at Backus location
Develop EV charging station at Backus location
Develop micro-social enterprise for all team members
Develop business plan for dealer program to become for profit
Leverage our business software for positive growth
Develop a culture of collaborative fundraising
Community or Constituency Served
RREAL serves anyone experiencing the effects of fuel poverty.
Geographic Area Served
Anywhere fuel poverty is an issue...MN, WI, IA, ND, MI, Liberia, etc.
