Technical Potential and Meaningful Benefits of Community Solar in the United States

Summary

This NREL report quantifies the technical potential and benefits of community solar in the United States, addressing the challenge of expanding solar access beyond behind-the-meter installations. It estimates capacity under two siting regimes, finding that community solar could theoretically serve millions of households and businesses who cannot adopt rooftop solar. The findings suggest significant environmental and economic benefits, including substantial electricity cost savings and job creation from even near-term deployment targets.

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