Community Solar Programs

What is Community Solar?

Community Solar, also known as shared solar or solar gardens, is an innovative approach to harnessing solar energy that allows multiple participants to benefit from a single solar array, without needing to install panels on their own property. This model is particularly advantageous for those who cannot install solar panels due to financial, structural, or ownership constraints.

Key Features of Community Solar

Accessibility: Community solar makes renewable energy accessible to everyone, including renters, homeowners with unsuitable roofs, businesses, and institutions.

Subscription-Based: Participants, often referred to as subscribers, can buy or lease a portion of the energy produced by the community solar project.

Energy Credits: Subscribers receive credits on their electricity bills for their share of the power generated by the solar array, reducing their overall energy costs.

No Installation Required: There is no need for subscribers to install or maintain solar panels on their property; the solar farm is managed by professionals.

How Community Solar Works

Project Development: A community solar project is developed by a solar company or a utility, installing a large array of solar panels at a suitable location.

Subscription: Individuals and businesses subscribe to the project, choosing to purchase or lease a portion of the energy produced.

Energy Production: The solar array generates electricity, which is fed into the local power grid.

Bill Credits: Each subscriber receives credits on their electricity bill based on the amount of electricity their portion of the solar array generates.

Why Choose Community Solar?

Community Solar is an excellent option for anyone looking to support renewable energy, save on electricity costs, and reduce their environmental impact without the need for personal solar panel installation. It’s a practical, flexible, and inclusive way to participate in the transition to clean energy.