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Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program
The Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program is designed to encourage the development of dual-use solar facilities and the creation of a new segment of the solar industry in New Jersey that is compatible with the State’s rich agricultural heritage.
Status
Applications are open
Schedule
- August 12, 2026: Program Year 1 Board determinations / awards announced (no later than 180 days from the close of the application period per the Dual-Use Act)
- August 19, 2026: Applications opened
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About the Program
The Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program is designed to encourage the development of dual-use solar facilities and the creation of a new segment of the solar industry in New Jersey that is compatible with the State’s rich agricultural heritage. Dual-use or "agrivoltaics" refers to the use of the same land for both farming and solar energy production. Specifically, the Pilot Program seeks to demonstrate and study the compatibility of active agricultural or horticultural production and solar photovoltaic infrastructure on the same land/property.
The Pilot Program will facilitate the installation and operation of up to 200 megawatts of solar over three years. The SuSI Program provides solar incentives to qualified solar electric generation facilities and the Pilot Program is designed to provide incentives to agrivoltaics solar facilities as an adder, or additional financial incentive, to incentives available under the SuSI Program.
| Program Year | # of Projects Awarded | Total Capacity Awarded (MW) | Capacity Target (MW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 52.06 | 65 |
| 2 | Not Open (TBD) | - | - |
| 3 | Not Open (TBD) | - | - |
| Total | 16 | 52.06 | 200 |
Note: The Dual-Use Act provides an option for PY4 and PY5 pending Board approval that could potentially add another two years of 12 months with each 50 MW block, for up to 300 MW.
Incentive Structure
Incentives for Dual-Use Pilot Program Projects will include a “base” value and an “adder”. The base value will be that for which the project is eligible under the SuSI program structure; applicants will receive an incentive either through the Administratively Determined Incentive (“ADI”) Program or the Competitive Solar Incentive (“CSI”) Program. The adder amount is proposed by the applicant to account for the incremental cost of the agrivoltaics project related to participation in the Dual-Use Pilot Program. Applicants must identify the appropriate base incentive level for their project and the value of their proposed adder in their application package.
Refer to the November 2025 Dual-Use Pilot Order for the First Application Period, on pages 11-12, for additional information on project costs and incentives. See also: Application Cost Information Instructions and Guidance Document.
Registration Checklists and Forms
Initial Registration Forms
- Dual-Use Solar Energy Initial Registration Checklist (PDF)
- Dual-Use Initial Technical Worksheet (Excel)
- Dual-Use Registration Certification Form (PDF)
Disclosure Statements
- Dual-Use Lease Disclosure Statement (Excel)
- Dual-Use PPA Disclosure Statement
- Dual-Use Purchase Disclosure Statement (Excel)
Rutgers Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
Construction, Operations, Monitoring, and Project Research (“COMPR”) Plan
Milestone Reporting Forms
- Dual-Use Grid Solar Supply Facilities Milestone Reporting Form (Excel)
- Dual-Use Net-Metered Solar Facilities Milestone Reporting Form
Post Construction
- Dual-Use Final As-Built Technical Worksheet (Excel)
- Dual-Use Final As-Built Checklist (PDF)
Events
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Program Tools and Resources
NJDEP Guidance Document - Construction of Solar PV Arrays NJ Dual-Use Pilot Program - Expression of Interest (EOI) Guidance Document
Program History
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Solar Proceedings
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