The Quiet Luxury Behind the Walls: How Energy Resilience Became a Status Symbol
Not Just a Neighborhood. A Blueprint.
The Vision
Master Plan Homes didn’t just want to build homes on a 36-acre lake—they wanted to challenge the assumption that off-grid living meant compromise. Their goal: create a community that operates nearly year-round without the utility, without sacrificing beauty or comfort.
And to do that, they needed a partner who could handle the technical complexity of that vision. They chose Sol-Ark.
The Turning Point
What began as a plan for full off-grid functionality quickly evolved into something smarter: a hybrid microgrid. Sol-Ark’s 15K inverters became the core of a system that toggles between solar autonomy and grid connection—by choice, not necessity.
The result? Residents now experience nearly 95% off-grid uptime in homes that look and feel like luxury—not science projects.
The Execution
Sol-Ark didn’t just provide the technology—they helped engineer the strategy. From zoning to system balancing, our team worked hands-on with developers to design infrastructure that could scale as the community grows.
With Phase One live and thriving, Arrowhead1 is already being looked at as a reference model by cities and developers across the country.
A New Standard for Luxury
This wasn’t just Master Plan Homes’ first solar project—it was a line in the sand. Energy independence, once niche, is now a core feature of high-end living.
And with Sol-Ark, it’s no longer hard to imagine. It’s already happening.
Read the full case study
Sol-Ark | Powering What’s Next.
NXTGEN Renewable Energy Professional Texas Region
3moThanks for posting the success story. Good for the property owners, the grid, and the community!
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3moSo great to see this❗️
Master Plan Homes, located in Youngstown OH, is a residential custom home builder, developer, designer, & property manager.
3moBrilliant tech, couldn’t have it without you check out the website at arrowhead1.com