Under the SolarCurrents^TM utility-owned pilot program, DTE Energy obtains easement rights to locate large (100kW-500kW) solar arrays on suitable property in southeastern Michigan. 

DTE Energy engineers, builds, owns and maintains the photovoltaic system.  DTE Energy also receives all energy, capacity and environmental and/or renewable attributes generated by the PV system.  The property owner receives an annual income generated as an easement payment – and the satisfaction of knowing that they were instrumental in aiding the development of clean, renewable energy.

As part of the development package, DTE Energy also provides an on-site educational solar energy kiosk for sites with an educational aspect or high volume of visitor traffic.

Initial development sites were identified through a Solicitation of Interest conducted in April 2010.   If you believe your facility is a good candidate for a solar installation, contact us.

Installations on DTE Energy property

Scio Township – In 2010, DTE Energy replaced 120 fourteen-year-old panels with new technology.  The old modules and inverters were donated to charities.  The new installation includes 47kW of fixed, and 13kW of single-axis tracking arrays.  All Energy produced by the facility is sent to the grid for distribution to customers.

Installations on Easements

Partner	Location	Generation Capacity	More Information
	Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Plant, Wayne County	500 kW	Press release See Output
	Michigan Assembly Plant on Michigan Avenue, Wayne County	500 kW	Press release See Output
	BCBS parking garage roof, downtown Detroit, Wayne County	200 kW	Press release See Output
	Monroe County Community College campus in Monroe, Monroe County	500 kW	Press release See Output
	Mercy High School roof, Farmington Hills, Oakland County	400 kW	Press release See Output