it’s proof of concept of how to power communities
with solar energy
At Dignity Village, the longest-standing sanctioned tiny home community, the hum of solar power has replaced the hiss of propane.
With help from Twende Solar, K2 Systems, and Sol-Ark®, the village now has 60kW of clean, reliable solar energy that’s powering forty-three (43) homes and a Community Commons building!
For the first time residents can flip a switch and expect the lights to stay on. Dignity Village is a proof of concept for what’s possible when people are given tools, trust, and a little bit of sunlight.
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$3,000 IN ANNUAL ELECTRICITY BILL SAVINGS
Ray, a village council member, summed it up best: “Come January, we’re gonna be warm.” But this wasn’t just about warmth – it was about autonomy. Dignity Village is more than shelter. It’s where people rediscover trust, rebuild routines, and reclaim control of their lives.
- More than 80 volunteers. 20 Dignity Village residents. And 800+ hours of work.
- 200 solar panels installed
- Every unit wired for lighting, heating, cooling, and charging.
- Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed in every home.
With the new solar energy system in place, Dignity Village expects to save at least $3,000 annually on electricity. Savings that will go right back into the community to pay for critical services and giving residents some much-needed financial breathing room.
“THIS MAKES US A MODEL.”
Ray, DIGNITY VILLIAGE COUNCIL MEMEBER
PURPOSE IN PARTNERSHIP
Sol-Ark® provided the hybrid inverter technology to help bring this vision to life. But it was just one part of a powerful team led by Twende Solar and supported by K2 Systems.
From planning to execution, this project took over two years to complete! A testament to patience, purpose, and partnership.
Robin Swanhuyser, Executive Director of Twende Solar, called it, “A testament to resilience and self-determination,” and thanked the residents of Dignity Village for their trust and collaboration. “We’re just grateful to be welcomed into this space.”
