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Construction of a community solar installation delivering affordable clean energy and bill savings.

• Joint platform: Integrates solar engineering expertise with impact-oriented capital.
• Equitable access: Designed to deliver bill savings to low- and moderate-income households.
• Carbon reduction: Project expected to avoid approximately 347 metric tons of CO₂ annually.
• Scalable model: Framework intended to replicate distributed solar in underserved regions.
• Investor alignment: Assets structured to provide stable returns alongside measurable impact.

Plankton-Gratitude is raising funds to build a 712 kW community solar installation in Millstone Township, New Jersey. The project will supply clean electricity to the grid and pass utility-bill credits to local subscribers through the state community solar program, making renewable energy accessible to households that have historically faced financial or logistical barriers. By lowering monthly energy costs and displacing fossil-fuel generation, the installation supports community resilience and advances statewide climate targets while demonstrating the viability of distributed clean-energy infrastructure in suburban markets.

The offering unites Plankton Energy’s turnkey development capabilities with Gratitude Railroad’s impact-investment network to accelerate deployment of distributed solar assets that generate both financial returns and measurable environmental benefits. Capital raised will cover construction activities and essential transactional costs such as legal, accounting, and insurance, enabling efficient delivery of the Millstone project without diverting resources from operations. The partners aim to scale similar installations across underserved regions, broadening equitable access to clean energy, supporting local job creation, and steadily building a diversified portfolio of mission-aligned solar projects that contribute to long-term decarbonization goals.

Company Info

Plankton-Gratitude Yield Co. develops and finances distributed solar projects that deliver clean energy and community benefits.

Plankton-Gratitude Yield Co. is a joint venture between Plankton Energy and Gratitude Railroad focused on scaling distributed solar energy projects. The company combines Plankton Energy’s turnkey solar development expertise, which includes design, engineering, financing, construction, and ongoing operations, with Gratitude Railroad’s mission-driven investment platform that mobilizes private capital for environmental and social impact. Plankton-Gratitude aims to deliver clean energy solutions for commercial and community-scale installations, targeting property types such as retail centers, industrial parks, multifamily housing, and educational institutions while emphasizing service to low- and moderate-income communities.

The company’s current focus is on the Millstone Community Solar project, a 712 kW installation in Millstone Township, New Jersey. This project is designed to provide affordable clean energy by feeding solar power into the grid and allocating credits through the state’s community solar program. It is expected to deliver electricity bill savings to local residents and reduce carbon emissions equivalent to nearly 860,000 miles of gasoline-powered vehicle travel annually. Plankton-Gratitude finances these projects through debt offerings like the Construction Plus Loan, providing investors access to clean energy assets while supporting climate and community benefits.