The economics of shared solar container

Rare’s new report, Solar Where It’s Needed Most, explores how shared solar can deliver equitable clean energy access, lower bills, and build trust in the transition to a climate-smart economy — especially in the communities that have long been excluded. It allows households and organizations to subscribe to a portion of a solar project and receive utility bill credits, without the need for rooftop panels or homeownership. Other states do not have a “minimum bill” requirement, but do have mechanisms for utilities to recover some program costs. » Other states’ codes identify more clearly what types of costs can be charged to participating customers, and which cannot. Unlike traditional systems, shared storage allows multiple users—like solar farms, factories, or residential communities—to pool resources, reducing costs and maximizing.