Community Solar
Author: Luke Rickard Director, Project Development Development of Shared Solar Projects The growth of the distributed-generation and community solar, or shared solar, sectors of the solar industry is often assumed to be dependent on a narrow set of key factors; legislation and utility program initiation are often cited in this context. Securing and servicing of…
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As we enter the 2020s, there are no signs of slowing the growth of shared solar. Here are five reasons that the segment will not just thrive, but will also dominate the distributed generation space.
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Community Solar is the fastest-growing segment of the solar industry, growing from a few scattered projects in 2007 to 1 GW of installed capacity in 2019. The industry’s explosion can be traced from the first pioneering projects, through innovative legislation, and the creation of dynamic programs that helped to evolve the product from a niche premium product to a sustainable market segment.
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Pivot Energy and Pueblo Zoo partner to increase sustainability and inspire the community.
Pivot Energy, Colorado’s largest community solar developer, announced its partnership with the Pueblo Zoo to purchase solar power that will be used to offset the Zoo’s electricity with clean energy, reduce its carbon footprint, and lower its energy costs.
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As the number of solar energy farms installed around the country has increased year over year, more and more landowners are considering whether or not their property would be a good fit for a solar project. Many landowners have likely been approached by solar developers already, and yet others may have heard the general idea…
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We all know that flowers grow in gardens, vegetables grow in gardens, but does electricity grow in gardens? In an increasing number of states and utilities across the country, electrons are the new croup sprouting up. Community solar gardens are in innovative take on the concept of urban farms in cities and neighborhoods. People are…
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As solar farms become more prevalent in many states, more and more landowners are interested in hearing about the benefits of leasing their land for these projects. Solar farms can be large or small, making them a good use for landowners with flat land near power lines. Often, solar farms are sited in rural locations…
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As the number of solar energy farms installed around the country has increased year over year, more and more landowners are considering whether or not their property would be a good fit for a solar project. Many landowners have likely been approached by solar developers already, and yet others may have heard the general idea…
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Author: Kacie Peters Director, Business Development Community solar is often idealized as the magic bullet for many of the issues associated with traditional solar – offering scale to reduce cost, delivering access to clean energy for 51% of the population that rents or lives in homes unsuitable for onsite solar installations, and providing increased…
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Community solar has arrived – and it is delivering real benefits today. Across the country, individuals and families, renters and homeowners, and local municipalities, small businesses, churches, schools, and other key community institutions are: Supporting renewable energy, reducing emissions, and accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels Creating local power projects that increase regional grid…
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