View of solar panels installed on a rooftop with a clear sky during sunset or sunrise.

Community Commitment

Photovoltaic Donation Program

PPC established a Photovoltaic Donation Program over a decade ago as a way to give back to the communities that support us. Each year PPC donates one turnkey photovoltaic (solar electric) grid-tie system to a non-profit organization in New Mexico, chosen through an application process.

We are currently accepting applications for PPC’s next donation!

Submit an application below, or review our Donation Program Announcement for additional information.

Application for Donation System
Donation Program Announcement

Past recipients of the Donation Program include:

Ojo Sarco Community Center and Library solar system donated by PPC

Ojo Sarco Community Center

Taos Land Trust solar system donated by PPC

Taos Land Trust

Khalsa Family Farm in Espanola solar array donated by PPC

Khalsa Family Farms

Taos Community Foundation Solar array donated by PPC

Taos Community Foundation

Community Involvement

PPC participates in many community events, to give back and connect with our local community. As a member of the Enchanted Circle Trails Association Adopt-a-Trail Program, PPC “adopted” the Devisadero Trail (upper section) and provides volunteering time to assist with trail maintenance and upkeep.

PPC offers local non-profits the use of our solar powered trailer for community events, which has been used by organizations such as Amigos Bravos for their annual Rally for the Rio in Pilar, NM, and LEAP NeoRio’s annual harvest feast at the Rio Grande National Monument Wild Rivers in Questa, NM.

PPC also loved participating in the Taos “Invent Event” (a maker-faire), providing set-up support, organizational assistance, and volunteering time for the community event which 500+ area youth attended to explore a range of STEM related activities.

Solar Education

PPC team members have taught solar workshops at a range of local schools, hosted solar education seminars for the community and were involved in providing curriculum guidance for the UNM Taos Adult Education “Intro to Renewable Energy” course; providing class content for 3 of the classes (Tools of the Trade, “Day in the Life” of a solar installer, Solar Industry Careers).

PPC has taught classes + workshops including:

  • Taos Academy Charter School - 7-week course

  • Roots & Wings Community School - 2-day workshop

  • Taos Middle School - 2-day workshop

  • F.I.T. Summer Camp - solar class

  • TISA Charter School - solar class

  • OSU Biomimicry Class, Taos Session - solar class

  • UNM Taos Climate Change - annual solar class

  • Webster University, Taos Session - annual solar class

Local Sponsorships

PPC provides support to community-based organizations through monetary donations. PPC has sponsored organizations including the Field Institute of Taos, Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, Taos Plaza Live, Hubert Humphrey PTSA, Taos Cancer Support Services, Paseo Project, Taos Youth Hockey Association, Taos Swim Club, and Taos Children’s Theatre.

People gathered around tables at an indoor community event, engaging in activities with signs that read 'Solar Cars' and 'Customize'.
A child being taught how to build solar cars at a community event on a sunny day.
A classroom or gymnasium filled with kids and adults participating in a robotics or STEM solar activity, with an American flag hanging on the wall in the background.
An outdoor booth with a blue canopy displaying 'PPC SOLAR.com' on the front. The table underneath has brochures, a small solar panel, and informational materials. Behind the table are three posters showing solar panel installations and infrastructure
Group of students and instructor outdoors next to a mobile solar power demonstration trailer with solar panels and equipment.
Two young girls with brown hair holding signs that read "We Support Solar" and "I ♥ Solar," standing in front of a building with solar panels on the roof.
People working on solar powered arts and crafts at a large indoor event, with tables covered in supplies such as beads, glue guns, and colored paper, in a community center or gymnasium.
People at a group activity making solar cars in a room with boxes and colorful paper decorations in the background.
Crowd of people gathered under a tent with solar panels at an outdoor event on a sunny day.
A man in a blue polo shirt standing in a classroom, holding a solar panel, with a whiteboard and a projection screen in the background.
Group of five children holding colorful signs supporting solar energy, standing in front of a tiled wall with a message that says 'Kids Love Solar'.
Three girls standing outdoors in a rural area with mountains in the background, each holding a homemade solar craft project made from plastic bottles and small toys, smiling at the camera.
Two children outdoors, one holding up a homemade solar project with a smile, in a dry, open area with buildings in the background.
A large indoor event with many people gathered around tables, participating in activities. An American flag hangs on the wall, and a large clock is visible. Children and adults are engaged in crafting or playing, with some people standing and others
A man in a yellow polo shirt stands behind a wooden podium with a sign that reads 'SOL Not Coal' and promotes the transition from coal to clean energy, with a logo and website for New Energy Economy of New Mexico.
A young boy and girl are holding ice cream cones at an outdoor market, standing next to a sign for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory advertising solar-powered ice cream with eight flavors, including vanilla, mint chip, coffee, chocolate, cookies & cre
Three glass jars filled with solar powered string lights and decorated with colorful letters and star-shaped cutouts, placed on a dark surface in a dimly lit room.