Camden Heights
GenPro Energy Development partnered with Elmington Capital Group to integrate renewable energy into one of the region’s largest affordable housing developments. The Camden Heights Solar Project brings clean, affordable energy to 252 apartment units serving seniors and low-income families in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Project Snapshot
Client: Elmington Capital Group
Capacity: 999kW AC (1.3MW-dc)
Investment: Part of $78 million Camden Heights low income housing development
Timeline: Construction began in October 2025
Technology: Ground-mounted solar array
Location: 1410 Camden Drive, Rapid City, SD
The Challenge
Integrate renewable energy into a large-scale affordable housing development to stabilize utility costs for 252 apartment units while creating a replicable model for sustainable community development in South Dakota.
GenPro Energy Development’s scope began with an initial feasibility study that included design, production estimates, financial analysis and models, potential funding sources, ITC adder applications, the interconnection application, and a determination of whether the project could support the addition of energy storage. GED managed the interconnection process with Black Hills Energy, including facilitating the design of the campus electrical distribution system, PUC compliance for the campus master-meter, and providing projected production and consumption data for the PPA rate case study.
Construction for the solar array began in August of 2025. The project is expected to go online in February 2026.
Results & Impact
Why It Worked
Affordable Housing Expertise
Building on GenPro’s experience since 2015
Community-Focused Design
Tailored to meet unique needs of multi-family housing
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborative approach with utilities, municipalities, and community organizations
Replicable Model
Blueprint for other affordable housing developments seeking renewable energy integration
