Welcome to the Detroit Solar Tour!

Here you will find information about many of the sites in Detroit using solar or other sources of renewable energy to power their homes or buildings.

Detroit is home to more solar energy installations than you might think, in fact as of August 2018 we have tallied up just over 3.3 Megawatts of solar !!  The DETSolarTour page is dedicated to spreading awareness and helping people understand all the ways that clean, renewable energy is good for all Detroiters.

We’ll also be updating the information on this site as we learn more about different solar installations in the city. If you know of a solar array or installation that we’ve missed please click the button below and let us know!

Detroit Solar (Bike) Tour

For the second October running, Detroit Green Map has hosted the Detroit Solar Tour.  This tour was part of the American Solar Energy Society’s National Solar Home Tour, the worlds largest grassroots solar event.  If you missed this awesome event, you can check out some photos from the ride here, and rest assured we will be hosting more tours in the future!  Follow us here and on Facebook for more information.

Solar Resources

Check out these helpful links to learn more about solar energy, and the role it can play in your life.

• Planning a Home Solar System
  • A Department of Energy guide for those interested in learning about installing solar at their home or business.

• The Renewable Energy Subcommittee
  • Part of the City Council’s Green Task Force, the RES is a group representing businesses, communities, and nonprofits seeking to increase renewable energy in Detroit.  Join their mailing list for meeting info and to stay up to date on information about solar in Detroit.

• Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
  • The federal solar tax credit, also known as the investment tax credit (ITC), allows you to deduct 30 percent of the cost of installing a solar energy system from your federal taxes.