At Chaberton, we like to make our own news, but we’re also incredibly proud when others decide to write about us, too. Here, explore recent highlights, media features, and stories showcasing our innovation, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.
From Solar Industry Magazine, Oct. 2024
“The company says this is the first time a community solar project has been recommended under Maryland’s Power Plant Research Program (PPRP), which coordinates the state’s comprehensive review of proposed power generating and transmission facilities.”
From Inc. Magazine, Aug. 2024
“To witness the future of energy, drive about 25 miles from Baltimore to West Friendship, Maryland. Turn onto a dirt road that leads to a 100-year-old farm, past rusting tractors, a pit of burning scrap wood, and a pond, and you’re there: a 6.25-megawatt solar energy installation on 23 rural acres. Chaberton Energy designed the 15,000-solar-panel array on land it leases from the farmer. Chaberton is a leader in a field that’s come to be known as community solar: small-scale green energy projects for groups that couldn’t otherwise build their own. The family that owns the farm will earn lease payments for 40 years and get free electricity, explains Chaberton founder Stefano Ratti: ‘This is a big deal for them; it’s a piece of their heritage.”
From Inc. Magazine, Aug. 2024
Chaberton Energy ranks No. 34 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Since its 2020 founding, Chaberton has achieved 73x revenue growth and is the fastest-growing community solar company and the third-highest ranked energy firm on the list.
From the MoCo Show, Aug. 2024
“Chaberton Energy, ranked 34th nationally on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, is recognized as the fastest-growing community solar company in the U.S., highlighting Maryland’s leadership in clean energy development.”
From the Ocean City Today Dispatch, Aug. 2024
“Plans for a 4.0 MW community solar project in Snow Hill, Maryland, are moving forward with positive support from local stakeholders and community engagement, and public hearings are scheduled to ensure comprehensive approval and community benefit.”
From Solar Industry Magazine, Aug. 2024
“Chaberton Energy has begun construction on a new 9.6 MW community solar project in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The project will bring clean energy to local subscribers, including low- and moderate-income households, furthering Chaberton’s commitment to sustainable energy development and community engagement.”
From Patch, July 2024
“This project showcases our development team’s creativity as it combines three different solar business models in one project—a community solar project, a power purchase agreement with a nonprofit and the offsetting of on-site electricity usage. We are grateful to St. Mary Church, Howard County officials, Loyola and so many others who collaborated to make this a reality.”
From North America Outlook Magazine, July 2024
“Reaching 100 solar sites in less than four years is a testament to our team’s dedication and innovation. As we continue to grow our pipeline and deliver impactful projects, we remain committed to advancing clean energy while supporting local communities.”
From CIO Views Magazine, July 2024
“Recognized as one of the “Top Most Influential Executives in Clean Energy, 2024” and head of one of the fastest growing solar companies in the country, Stefano is helping to transform the renewable energy sector one step at a time. His journey has been fueled by determination, planning, and a firm commitment to excellence.”
From CIO Bulletin, July 2024
“Chaberton Energy not only excels in developing solar projects but also prioritizes creating social and environmental benefits. Their commitment to sustainable energy and community engagement is reflected in their projects, which deliver affordable, clean energy while supporting local nonprofits through Chaberton Cares.”
From the Ocean City Today Dispatch, June 2024
“Worcester County officials have pulled back opposition to the proposed 4.0 MW community solar project on Snow Hill farmland, citing positive collaboration between Chaberton Energy and local stakeholders. The project promises significant community benefits, including renewable energy access for residents and a commitment to preserving local agricultural land.”
From Environment and Energy Leader, May 2024
“Chaberton Energy’s innovative tri-model solar project is a game-changer, demonstrating how creative solutions can maximize energy output while minimizing land use.”
From Maryland The Daily Record, May 2024
“The project involved significant input from the community, St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church and the project subscribers. For instance, by limiting the footprint of the solar arrays to unused portions of the existing site, project designers retained prime athletic fields for the church. The solar land lease payments will also benefit the St. Mary community.”
From the Ocean City Today Dispatch, May 2024
“Plans for a 4.0 MW community solar farm in Snow Hill are progressing with growing support from Worcester County officials and local residents. The project promises to provide renewable energy to the community while maintaining farmland integrity, marking a significant step in sustainable development for the region.”
From Solar Power World, May 2024
“The 19-acre site, named Project Catherine, sits on St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church’s property in Cooksville, Howard County, Maryland, and is essentially three projects in one. A portion of the project supplies energy directly to the church, while the rest of the project serves Loyola University Maryland and the surrounding community via a subscription model.”
From the Cape Gazette, March 2024
“Chaberton Energy’s solar array at the Sussex County treatment plant exemplifies how renewable energy can integrate with essential infrastructure, reducing carbon emissions and cutting energy costs for local communities.”
From PV Magazine, March 2024
“Chaberton Energy’s Maryland community solar project showcases the power of innovation, utilizing a unique mounting system to accelerate installation timelines and deliver clean energy to the grid in record time.”
From PV Magazine, January 2024
“After four years of very strong growth, Chaberton reports it controls 650+ MW of community solar sites in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, New Mexico, Oregon, New Jersey and Italy.”
From Maryland The Daily Record, January 2024
“After initially launching with projects in the mid-Atlantic region in 2020, Chaberton established a national profile as a community solar developer. The company has broadened its portfolio to include commercial and industrial projects and it is now active in more than 10 states, due in part to favorable state solar policies that continue to emerge across the country.”
From Insider’s Guide to Energy, December 2023
Stefano Ratti, Founder & CEO of Chaberton Energy joins Chris Sass on Insider’s Guide to Energy to discuss why community based solar projects are so important for the future of decentralized energy grids, what the U.S. states are doing to keep the momentum going in the wake of the IRA and how community energy business models work.