Homes that are ready. Arrays that are not funded.

A shovel-ready project is a Habitat build where the roof, the family and the permits are already in hand. The only thing missing is the array. Sponsorships are assigned by build date, so a commitment lands on a specific roof.

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Two newly built Habitat homes seen from above, rooftop arrays freshly installed, tools still staged below.
$200 buys one panel
$12,500 covers a whole system
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The current project list is being compiled. GiveSolar and participating Habitat organizations are assembling the list of builds that are shovel-ready this season.

What makes a project shovel-ready

Five things have to line up before an array can go on a Habitat build.

A roof
Under ten years old, with southern exposure.
A family
A partner family who is interested in saving money on their electric bill.
A utility
An electricity provider that allows solar net metering.
An installer
A trusted professional solar installer who stands by their work.
A funder
Someone who can help make solar accessible to low-income families.

What a sponsor is actually supporting

A 5 kW array is 12–14 panels and produces 6,000 to 7,000 kilowatt-hours a year.

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GiftWhat it covers
$200One solar panel
$12,500A complete system for one home

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If you want to sponsor a specific build, or bring a project in your own affiliate's pipeline, start here.

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