What is a community Solar Garden?

What is a community Solar Garden?

  1. A solar energy project that covers several acres of land
  2. A source of clean electricity that is more accessible to residents
  3. An energy resource managed by solar developers that sends energy into the existing utility's power grid

Key benefits of a community Solar Garden

  1. No equipment on your property
  2. No upfront cost to install solar panels
  3. Savings on electric bills as the garden produces clean energy


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