Expert Solar Development Solutions

At Nelnet Renewable Energy, we’re a leading provider of turnkey commercial and industrial solar systems with a proven track record of delivering sustainable energy solutions tailored to the specific energy needs, budget, and goals of our commercial and municipal partners. Our aim is to create a harmonious environmental alliance between nature and solar energy.

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Through our consultative and customer-focused approach, Nelnet Renewable Energy helps medium- to large-scale businesses and municipalities incorporate green initiatives into their business model to achieve substantial long-term savings. Our installed commercial and industrial projects currently generate over 41 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean solar energy annually. As part of Nelnet – a publicly traded company that boasts a project portfolio of 636 megawatts (MW) and over $1.7 billion of solar projects nationwide – we have strong financials to back up a full-service team of consultants, engineers, project managers, electricians, and solar installers with decades of solar energy experience.

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C&I Solar Panel Installation

Started in 2012 under the GRNE Solar name, our team installs turnkey commercial and industrial solar systems with a consultative, customer-focused approach. We’re known for using Tier 1 components from globally recognized manufacturers to help customers achieve cost savings, energy security, and their sustainability goals.

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Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Solutions

As an experienced, full-service EPC partner, we can provide sales, design, execution, and support of solar energy systems for municipalities, businesses, schools, universities, hospitals, landowners, and utilities – or offer full EPC services to developers, including project execution, and operations and maintenance (O&M) services.

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