What is Rooftop Community Solar?
Property owners can partner with a solar developer or a community solar organization to lease their rooftops for solar panels and
A solar co-op is made up of individuals, businesses, or both, partnering up to meet their shared energy needs and typically receiving bulk discounts. This is not to be confused with community solar, which is defined as any solar project or purchasing program in which the benefits of a single solar array or project flow to multiple customers.
Joining together with other people who also want to go solar can result in saved money through the bulk purchase of solar technologies. That's the logic behind solar cooperatives, or co-ops. A solar co-op is made up of individuals, businesses, or both, partnering up to meet their shared energy needs and typically receiving bulk discounts.
In addition to Solar United Neighbors, there are several other organizations that facilitate solar co-ops, like Solarize and Solar Crowd Source. Solar co-ops enable members to easily learn about all aspects of solar in partnership with their fellow co-op members.
Community solar is a great option for people who rent their homes, live in condo buildings, or don't have a suitable roof. Co-ops, on the other hand, are a good option for Americans who want the benefits of installing rooftop solar arrays but are concerned about upfront installation costs and “soft costs” like permitting.
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