Solar Celebration co-hosted by Solar Austin & BikeTexas
Solar Austin and BikeTexas are celebrating a new solar installation at 900 Springdale Rd. We have partnered to create a solar covered shade structure to power the Bike Texas headquarters and food park. Join us for a ribbon cutting, music, and food to celebrate this new solar installation. The event will also include a discussion of how local solar can enable decarbonizing Austin Energy. Join us to:
Celebrate reliable, affordable, clean electricity
Learn more about local policy action regarding biking and solar
Hear the latest solar updates from experts
Participate in a local impact event
What: Talks, Networking, Food & Drinks
When: April 10, 2026 4 - 7 pm
Where: 900 Springdale Rd. Austin, TX
Cost: Free entrance, Food & Drinks $2 to $10
RSVP: https://luma.com/0dzpzkcy
Come see Austin’s first solar covered social gathering place.
4 pm Welcome
4:30 Ribbon cutting and Speeches
5:00 Austin's Decarb Plan
5:15 Local Solar Panel Discussion with Q&A
6 Social time
See you there!
David
Project Impact & Stakeholders
This project reinforces Austin’s leadership in solar energy adoption and demonstrates the city's commitment to a holistic approach to sustainability—linking how we move with how we generate power.
The project was made possible through the generous contributions of the following stakeholders:
The Meadows Foundation – Grantor
Solar Austin – Project manager, fundraiser and community education partner
Austin Energy - Solar Solutions Capacity Based Incentive program
BikeTexas – Solar installation host and partner
Sunshine Renewables Solutions – Installation partner
Action Solar – Solar panel donor
American Youth Works – Labor donor
HEB – Grantor
About BikeTexas:
BikeTexas advances bicycle access and safety through education, advocacy, and promotion. Since 1991, they have represented the interests of millions of Texans who ride bikes for recreation and transportation.
About Solar Austin:
Solar Austin is a non-profit organization with a mission to accelerate the transition to clean, renewable energy in Central Texas and expand everyone’s access to the benefits of solar energy to mitigate climate change, while creating a healthy community and supporting a strong local economy. The organization engages in community education, community-based projects and policy advocacy.