{"id":6224,"date":"2018-08-27T19:23:28","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T19:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portal.solar.com\/learn\/community-solar-farms-in-new-york\/"},"modified":"2022-06-06T13:05:23","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T13:05:23","slug":"community-solar-farms-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/community-solar-farms-in-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Solar Farms Gaining Popularity in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to the Solar Energy Industries Association<\/a>, by the end of 2018, there should be close to 2 million solar installations in the United States. This impressive number is the result of a U.S. solar market that has seen average annual growth of 59% over the last 10 years.<\/p>\n

As the market continues to grow and the number of installations rises, there is still a major roadblock that is limiting the potential for mass consumer adoption. This issue stems from the fact that 49% of households<\/a> that would otherwise be able to support a solar panel system, for one reason or another, are unable to go solar. Renters who wanted to power their home with solar, for instance, would need to convince the property owner to install solar panels.<\/p>\n

Community solar farms<\/a> are a relatively new innovation in the industry and can offer these households access to solar energy in a much more accessible and affordable way. Today, community solar programs can be found in 26 states, and are especially popular in New York.<\/p>\n

If you live in New York or are planning to move there, knowing about their community solar programs can allow you to access solar even without having to install a system at your home.<\/p>\n

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Community solar – a solution for anyone who doesn’t have roof space for their own panels.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

How Does Community Solar Work?<\/h2>\n

Community solar farms are large solar arrays that can supply solar energy for multiple homes, properties, facilities, etc.<\/p>\n

Community solar programs ensure that the generated energy is properly distributed to the involved community. These programs provide renewable energy options to individuals that would otherwise never have this opportunity.<\/p>\n

Those involved in shared solar programs usually benefit by owning or leasing a part of the community solar panel system, or can even purchase kilowatt-hour blocks of renewable energy generation. Check this video to know more about kilowatt hour.<\/p>\n