Powering Sovereignty with the Sun: How Colusa Indian Energy Leads in Solar Solutions

At Colusa Indian Energy (CIE), our mission is grounded in tribal sovereignty—and powered by innovation. As the energy landscape shifts toward renewables, we are at the forefront of delivering reliable, scalable solar power to tribal communities and commercial partners alike.

Our solar capabilities are more than a product offering—they are part of a larger strategy to bring energy independence, resilience, and long-term economic growth to Indian Country.

Solar Anywhere

Built for the Real World: Scalable Solar with Tribal Impact

Whether it's a community-scale microgrid, a commercial ground-mount system, or solar integrated into critical infrastructure, CIE designs every solar project with long-term value and tribal empowerment in mind.

We understand the nuances of rural development, federal funding, and utility interconnection. Our in-house solar team works shoulder-to-shoulder with tribal leadership, engineering firms, and grant writers to deliver customized, shovel-ready solar installations.

Key Solar Capabilities:

• Grid-Tied and Off-Grid Solar Systems Designed for maximum efficiency and reliability, our systems can support both connected and remote sites—ideal for communities with limited grid access.

• Ground-Mount and Rooftop Solutions We deploy solar arrays tailored to each site's topography, energy demand, and future growth potential.

• Battery Storage Integration We combine solar with advanced battery storage for true energy resilience—ensuring reliable power even during outages.

• Microgrid Development CIE specializes in integrating solar into larger microgrid systems, often combining geothermal, biomass, or cogeneration technologies for 24/7 baseload power.

• Tribal Workforce Development Every solar project is an opportunity to build tribal capacity. We prioritize local job training and partnerships with tribal colleges and workforce programs.

Not Just Clean Power. Tribal Power.

CIE’s solar team has successfully delivered millions in clean energy infrastructure across tribal lands—often funded through innovative combinations of federal grants, tax incentives, and tribal investment.

Our projects aren’t just about panels and kilowatts—they’re about sovereignty, stewardship, and long-term sustainability.

Whether you’re a tribe seeking to reduce energy bills, a utility partner needing distributed generation, or a developer looking for a build-to-suit opportunity, CIE is ready to deliver.