Couillard Solar Foundation

02/18/2026

01/01/2026

2026 is the Year of the Horse—a symbol of forward motion, strength, and freedom. 🐎

That spirit fuels our work at Couillard Solar Foundation, where solar canopies harness the power of the sun while creating innovative, functional spaces for communities.

Watch how clean energy is popping up all over Wisconsin, and why we’re excited to keep moving forward. ☀️

12/31/2025

2025 went by so quickly, it feels like someone hit .

At the Couillard Solar Foundation, we hope the same for the adoption of clean, across as we head into 2026.

Happy New Year to all.

12/22/2025

Yesterday marked the Winter Solstice—the longest night of the year and a powerful reminder that even in the deepest darkness, the light returns. From here on out, each day brings a little more sunshine and a little more possibility.

At Couillard Solar Foundation, we’re especially inspired by this turning point. As the days grow brighter, we look ahead to the seasons when solar canopies capture that returning light—creating clean energy, shaded gathering spaces, and more resilient communities.

Here’s to longer days, renewed energy, and a future powered by the sun. 🌱⚡

❄️ In like a lion...Winter Solstice is upon us. I'm ready for the longer daylight hours to return. 🌞 So. Very. Ready. Music: Santa's Workshop Jam - The Merry Christmas Choir

12/19/2025

It's not every day that rides a skateboard under a with snow and ice obstacles. But the reindeer have to train somehow, right? Good to know the lead is getting ready for that big ride coming up.

These things and more are part of the amazing things we see in at the Couillard Solar Foundation.

Happy

12/17/2025

Which country do you think obtains the largest percentage of its power from ? The answer, shown in this chart, will likely surprise you.

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/top-countries-share-renewables-ember



Image Credit: , data from Ember

12/15/2025

For lots of people, the news over the past year has been destabilizing, but is continuing to forge ahead. This story from is just one example of the we've seen in 2025.

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/energy-storage/grid-storage-industry-crushes-2025-goal



Image Credit: Navigant Research

12/12/2025

Wait? Is it Friday already???

12/11/2025

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor bitter cold stays these advocates from their appointed duties. The Couillard Solar Foundation team won't freezing temperatures (it was about 21 degrees when we shot this) stand in the way of moving nonprofits toward through .

What can you do to move this ball forward?

Photo Credit: Zoe Sullivan

12/10/2025

A company, , is betting big on all-American solar in spite of Trump.

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https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/t1-energy-texas-factory

12/10/2025

"Collectively our solar projects save the college over $300,000 per year." That's what ' Ken Walz told us in a follow-up grant survey. The college offers affordable training to people who want to work in , opening up career pathways.

We are proud of all the work our nearly 300 grantees do to serve Wisconsin.



Video: A Couillard Madison College uses as a demonstration and learning tool.