Valley nonprofits have an opportunity to receive a free solar system provided by Salt River Project.

SRP's Solar for Nonprofits program is open through Friday, Aug. 8, and is available to nonprofits that are designated 501(c)(3) organizations, have a location that provides services within SRP's electric service territory and have available parking space for the system to be installed, according to a release from the Tempe-based utility.

"Nonprofit recipients of this program share positive feedback on how these solar systems help lower their energy bills and support their sustainability goals," Darrell Bearden, manager of distributed energy programs at SRP, said.

The Solar for Nonprofits program is funded by customers who contribute as little as $3 a month to the SRP program.

"SRP customers also love this program as they know they are helping valuable community organizations to be able to focus more resources on their missions versus their electric bills."

 The program has awarded 54 solar systems to Valley-based nonprofits since 2007. That has produced savings to the organizations of more than $1 million, according to SRP.

 The program covers the full expense of the solar system, including the construction of a canopy if needed.

“These solar-covered parking systems provide energy for business operations and shade for parked vehicles in business parking lots,” the release stated.

For more: srpnet.com/solarnonprofit-application.