CSF Solar Canopies
Creating Beautiful Spaces with Solar
Explore the many uses of CSF Solar Canopies
The CSF Solar Canopy is a beautiful and functional structure that creates a relaxing and protected outdoor space while generating energy, reducing emissions and creating tax benefits for you and your loved ones.
Whether as a high-profile demonstration connected to a larger sustainability project, or the first step in a new commitment, the CSF Solar Canopy is a beautiful addition to any corporate campus. Turn solar into a functional meeting space or a comfortable area for employees to connect and enjoy a hard earned break.
From schools interested in an outdoor classroom, to nonprofits looking for an engaging open-air space, CSF Solar Canopies provide both an elegant solution and visible demonstration of an organization’s commitment to sustainability.
Interested in getting a canopy of your own?
Couillard Solar Foundation Impact
Proceeds from all purchases of CSF Solar Canopies directly support the Couillard Solar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has helped over 225 schools, churches and nonprofits go solar since 2017.
Our Programs
Solar for Good is the first grant program created by the Couillard Solar Foundation. In partnership with RENEW Wisconsin, the Solar for Good initiative fosters the expansion of solar power among mission-based nonprofits and houses of worship in Wisconsin.
Solar for Good awards up to 50% of the panels needed (based on the size of the project) to nonprofit organizations, in the process helping them switch to clean, renewable, solar energy. Solar for Good also offers small grants for engineering reviews and technical assistance to get projects started and see them through to success.
Finally, Solar for Good celebrates awarded solar projects and helps nonprofit organizations educate their communities about the benefits of solar power through ribbon cuttings, press releases and presentations.
When nonprofits save money on their utilities, that is money available to reinvest in their mission.
See the list of Solar for Good projects here.
Wisconsin public schools spend more than $175 million annually on energy, the largest expense outside of personnel. Solar arrays offer a unique way for schools to reduce operating expenses without cutting educational programs.
Schools can also use these installations to educate and energize the next generation with hands-on renewable energy curriculum, exposing them to careers in clean energy. The demand for renewable energy jobs is only going to continue to grow as our national energy economy transitions away from fossil fuels.
The Couillard Solar Foundation, in partnership with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), created Solar on Schools in 2019 to assist with and simplify the solar project development process.
Solar on Schools aims to help Wisconsin schools realize the financial, educational, and community benefits of going solar. Wisconsin schools are going solar.
Interested in Becoming a Partner?
We are always looking for high-quality partners that provide the following services:
- Solar Installation & Electrical
- Timber Frame
- Construction
- Concrete & Masonry
- Home Builders
- Commercial Builders
If your company is interested in partnering with the Couillard Solar Foundation to bring beautiful purposeful solar canopies to your customers, you’ll find more information on our partner page. Note that we are currently focused primarily on projects and partnerships in Wisconsin.