VLV Development Projects
Bringing resiliency to vibrant urban communities
From colleges to low-income housing developments, vlv is helping chicago become one of the nation’s most resilient cities. And we’re not done driving progress yet.
Community Resilient Power
Dearborn Homes Solar PV
VLV Development installed 1100 kW-AC of solar, serving 660 households within 16 high-rise public housing buildings. The installation includes both rooftop and ground-mounted PV. The PV Solar installation was for the Bronzeville microgrid, a ComEd project that tests the concept of microgrid clusters, or a ‘grid of microgrids.’ And partnership of Exelon subsidiary Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and the Chicago Housing Authority. WATCH VIDEO
Richard J. Daley College (100kW)
Commercial Project
VLV Development was awarded a contract to install solar panels across 13,000 square feet of the Richard J. Daley College roof. The 100 kW system will help reduce electric usage and costs for the City Colleges of Chicago and serve as an immersive learning lab where professors can teach students about clean energy.
The new energy system will produce more than 117,000 kWh of clean electricity annually, offsetting nearly 200,000 pounds of CO2, or 80.7 metric tons per year.
Christ Universal Temple Church (40kW)
Commercial Project
VLV has completed the design of a 40kW rooftop solar panel installation, which will provide enough solar energy to power all the electronic appliances at Christ Universal Temple Church.
Transformation Housing Portfolio (200kW)
Housing Project
VLV is committed to helping low-income multifamily housing complexes across Chicago achieve affordable, reliable solar power. Ranging from 20kW to 50kW, these installations have helped urban communities significantly reduce CO2 emissions—and achieve lasting energy resiliency.