The Community Solar Movement Beats Coal, Again
Global investors continue to support the community solar movement in the US, including PV arrays located at commercial and industrial sites.
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‘Solar Gardens’ Put Clean Energy Within Reach Of Low-Income Families
Originally published on Climate Progress. by Bryan Lewis Everyone deserves access to clean energy — especially those living in disadvantaged communities. Lower-income Americans are more susceptible to the negative impacts of climate change. Many are already affected by urban pollution, extended power outages due to extreme weather events, and health hazards from living disproportionately … [continued]
Community Solar Garden #SolarChat Summary
This article was originally published on Solar Love. I recently participated in one of the Twitter #SolarChat events that @EcoOutfitters organizes. It was a real blast — fun and informative. The general focus was community solar gardens, but that was of course linked to many other solar issues. Numerous useful … [continued]
Biggest Community-Owned Solar Array In US Now Online
The San Miguel Power Association Community Solar Array, the largest community-owned solar facility in the country, is now officially open. At its location in southwestern Colorado, the 1.1MW solar array provides power to more than 200 homes. According to Paul Spencer, the CEO and the founder of the Clean … [continued]
Telluride Community Keen on Buying Solar Panels from SMPA Paradox Valley Project
SMPA customer interest in buying solar PV panels at the Paradox Valley site has been “a bit overwhelming,” according to project developers. Due for completion in October, the 1-MW project should be able to supply clean, renewable electricity for some 200 average homes. […]
Community Solar Matters, and Why
When you subtract out shady roofs, renters, and other factors, only about 25% of Americans have a place to install solar power. With the high upfront cost of a complete system, the potential solar universe shrinks further. That changes with “community solar.” After a long wait on the state’s … [continued]
