Monolith Solar Associates, LLC

Monolith Solar Associates, LLC was founded in 2009 and operated as a full-service solar developer based in Rensselaer/Albany, New York. The company distinguished itself by managing every aspect of solar project delivery in-house—including design, engineering, installation, project development, financing options, and ongoing operations & maintenance. Monolith served a diverse clientele across commercial businesses, municipalities, non-profits, and residential customers throughout New York State.
A notable offering was their Community Solar program that enabled anyone with an electric bill—including renters—to access solar energy without installing panels on their property. Monolith’s mission centered on empowering communities to choose clean energy for a sustainable future.
However, recent developments indicate significant operational challenges: In January 2025 the New York State Public Service Commission revoked Monolith’s eligibility to act as a distributed energy resource provider due to compliance failures regarding annual filings. Additionally, reports from 2021 suggest that the company faced severe financial difficulties leading toward its demise or sale of assets as early as 2018–2021. As such—while historically impactful—their current operational status appears defunct or severely restricted within New York State.