Solunesco develops renewable energy projects, leveraging local knowledge and local boots on the ground. We work with a diverse group of stakeholders to:
SolUnesco was founded in 2015 by Francis Hodsoll and Jon Hillis based on more than four decades of utility plant management, energy project development, construction experience, and corporate leadership. Prior to forming SolUnesco, they had already delivered over 1GW of power generation projects. They have also led solar policy and legislative efforts in the mid-Atlantic for the last five years.
SolUnesco develops clean energy projects utilizing our market and full value chain expertise, energy regulatory experience, project development skills and general management experience.
At SolUnesco, we conduct ourselves based on the following values:
Trust: Our business relies on our reputation, built on fairness and transparency.
Passion: We believe our projects contribute to a more sustainable future and are determined to achieve their success.
Creativity: Every project is unique and will require a different path to success.
Community: We are the guests of any community we build in. We respect local interests and character.
Expertise: We offer knowledge and experience in highly complex and heavily regulated markets
Sharing Our Success
When SolUnesco proposes a solar project in a new community, we try to find ways to embrace the community, including offering our assistance to local organizations. To accomplish this goal, we have formed the SolUnesco Charitable Giving Program, through which we give back to the communities in which we operate.
We seek opportunities to share our success in communities where we do business and with organizations一either local bodies or branches of larger organizations一that are servicing local constituents through their programs. We welcome partnerships with those organizations that demonstrate a philosophy that is consistent with SolUnesco’s core values of trust, passion, creativity, community, and expertise.
Read more about our charitable giving projects below.
Sustaining Communities
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Locust Grove Middle School in Locust Grove, VA: In support of Locust Grove Middle School’s STEM Camp, SolUnesco has offered a gift of a Solar4STEM 200 Solar Electric Energy Trainer kit, in addition to funding towards books related to sustainable energy, notebooks, and other materials.
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Seneca Ridge Middle School in Sterling, VA: SolUnesco partners with Seneca Ridge Middle School and other businesses and members of the Northern Virginia community. We give to Seneca Ridge not only with monetary donations, but also in a variety of ways, including donating time, equipment, specialized training, and service.
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South Central Red, White and Blue Music Festival in Chase City, VA
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Peanut Festival in Emporia, VA
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The Brink Ruritan Club in Emporia, VA
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Meals on Wheels in Charlotte County, VA
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Department of Social Services in Charlotte County, VA: SolUnesco contributed $5,000 to assist in the emergency response after one of the worst ice storms in recorded history.
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Dominion Golf Classic 2021 & 2022 in Loudoun County, VA
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Charlotte County Dixie Youth baseball team
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Charlotte County Dixie Darlings softball team
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Charlotte County Dixie Boys baseball team
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Provided grants under the Red Brick grant program: Town of Kenbridge and Lunenburg Lightning Youth Football League, Lunenburg County Youth Baseball League
