Clean energy, cold storage
Rooftop solar arrays power refrigeration and lights, storing extra energy for cloudy days. Your produce stays crisp and emissions stay low.
Discover the vision
Why our co-op looks up to the sun
Solar Roots is a community-owned marketplace and micro-grid built for food security and resilience. We reclaim vacant rooftops for solar arrays and vertical farms, then bring the harvest straight to a neighborhood storefront powered by the same clean energy.
Our promise
A grocery rooted in abundance
Member-led marketplace
Every member gets a vote in what we stock, what we grow, and which local makers join the shelves. We’re building a food system that listens.
Education that empowers
Workshops teach everything from rooftop gardening to solar maintenance, creating green jobs and skills for the community.
Accessible for all
Sliding scale memberships and community credits ensure every neighbor can shop the co-op while supporting local growers.
Community impact
Growing more than groceries
Projected savings on household produce bills for co-op members thanks to local sourcing and co-ownership.
Community solar capacity planned across partner rooftops, enough to power the store and 120 nearby homes.
Volunteer hours already pledged by neighbors excited to grow, teach, and deliver healthy food access.
Launch plan
How we get from seed to storefront
Spring 2026 · Site build-out
Install solar arrays, energy storage, and vertical farms across our flagship warehouse.
Summer 2026 · Member beta
Founding members test the co-op, refine the offerings, and grow our local supplier network.
Fall 2026 · Grand opening
Doors open to the public with a celebratory market, live demos, and community power tours.