How does community solar work?
A landowner leases a piece of land to a solar developer.
The solar developer establishes a community solar farm and a contractor like Pepper builds the solar array.
The developer owns and operates the solar equipment.
The electricity produced from the solar farm is bought by the local utility company.
The utility gives a monetary credit to the subscribers of the community solar farm on their monthly bill.
Community Solar allows eligible participants, also called subscribers, to benefit from solar energy without installing panels on their own properties. Instead, a solar array is installed at a site served by the local electrical utility. Anyone with an electricity account with that utility who is also eligible for the program can subscribe to shares of that array. Credits that subscribers see can vary but typically include the value of their energy supply. In addition to helping local communities, the programs also enhance workforce opportunities.
