High Street Logistics Properties has completed community solar projects atop two nearby rooftops, bringing a total of 2 MW of solar to New Jersey’s community solar program.
The projects, developed by SolarKal, are at 3 and 5 Finderne Avenue in Bridgewater, New Jersey, spanning 204,000 ft2. Through New Jersey’s Community Solar Energy Program, the projects expand access to clean energy for low- and moderate-income households, allowing residents who may not be able to install solar on their own homes to benefit from locally generated renewable power and utility bill savings.
“Bringing these two projects online marks an important step in our broader portfolio solar strategy,” James Redland, Managing Director of High Street Logistics, said. “Each successful project builds confidence in what can be achieved across the portfolio, and we’re pleased to see these sites now delivering clean energy to the Bridgewater community.”
Since 2021, SolarKal has worked with High Street to evaluate and advance solar opportunities across its portfolio, with 10+ projects completed or in various stages of development. SolarKal advises High Street from initial feasibility and market evaluation through developer selection and project management.
“Getting to full operation at 3-5 Finderne Ave took patience and coordination, and that’s exactly the kind of work we’re built for,” said Neil Sharma, SolarKal’s Chief Commercial Officer. “Our job as High Street’s advisor is to stay close to every stage of the process so their team doesn’t have to, and it’s rewarding to see that translate into two fully energized projects.”
High Street’s solar portfolio continues to grow. Two additional projects totaling 6 MW are now under construction in Illinois through the state’s Community-Driven Community Solar initiative. Solar installations are a key component of High Street’s broader commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and achieving net zero by 2050. These projects advance that goal while generating long-term rooftop lease revenue that boosts the properties’ net operating income (NOI).
The 20-acre Finderne Avenue property has been part of Bridgewater’s industrial landscape for more than 80 years, with roots dating to the 1940s and the Singer Company’s Diehl manufacturing operations. Today, the historic industrial site is entering a new chapter, with its expansive rooftops put to work generating clean energy for the surrounding community.
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