A combined ground-mount and carport solar system financed through a Power Purchase Agreement to support long-term energy savings for a private golf and country club in Novato, California.
Project overview
Marin Country Club’s 417 kW solar project includes both ground-mounted and carport arrays designed to supply on-site electricity for club operations. The system is projected to generate more than 600,000 kWh per year, supporting day-to-day energy needs while reducing long-term exposure to utility rate increases. By pairing on-site renewable generation with predictable pricing, the club gains measurable operational value while advancing its sustainability goals.
417 kW
Ground Mount + Carports
Novato, California
The project takes advantage of the club’s unique layout, including a south-facing hillside positioned above the clubhouse that offered an ideal slope and orientation for the ground-mounted array. Additional solar carports were installed to provide shaded parking for more than 30 vehicles, creating both energy and member-experience benefits without expanding the club’s physical footprint. The combined design integrates clean energy production with visible site improvements for members and guests.
The installation was financed through a Power Purchase Agreement with SCF, enabling the club to adopt solar energy without upfront capital expenditure or ownership responsibilities. The system is designed to offset more than 90% of the club’s annual electricity usage and is expected to reduce a meaningful portion of their PG&E utility bill over time. The structure also allows the club to benefit from renewable energy without taking on construction, maintenance, or performance risk.
- Projected to generate 600,000+ kWh annually
- Offsets more than 90% of the club’s electricity usage
- Expected to reduce PG&E costs by 15%+
- Includes 30+ shaded parking stalls
- Financed through a long-term PPA
- No upfront capital required from the club
- Combines hillside ground mount + carport structures
- Supports emissions reduction and sustainability initiatives
