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Community Solar Plant

A community solar plant is a collectively operated photovoltaic system in which private individuals typically participate. Unlike private systems, which are usually installed on homes, community solar plants are often found on larger areas such as rooftops of public buildings, commercial properties, or open spaces.

How It Works:

  • Community Project: Several citizens invest together in a solar plant to share costs and benefit from renewable energy.
  • Electricity Generation: The solar modules convert sunlight into electrical power. This electricity can be used directly, fed into the public grid, or stored in batteries.
  • Revenue Sharing: The revenues from the plant are distributed proportionally to the participants, either in the form of electricity or financially.

Benefits of Community Solar Plants:

  • Decentralized Energy Supply: Promotes decentralized energy generation and strengthens regional value creation.
  • Climate Protection: Reduces CO2 emissions and contributes to climate protection.
  • Citizen Participation: Provides an opportunity for citizens to actively participate in the energy transition and benefit from solar energy.
  • Cost Efficiency: Community use can often lower the costs per kilowatt-hour of electricity.

Operating Models:

  • Cooperatives: Community solar plants are often operated by energy cooperatives that are democratically managed by their members.
  • Civic Initiatives: Civic initiatives can also initiate and operate community solar plants.
  • Municipal Participation: Municipalities can also participate in community solar plants to advance the energy transition in their region.

Funding:

Community solar plants are often supported by government funding programs to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies.

Conclusion:

Community solar plants are an important building block for sustainable energy supply. They enable citizens to actively participate in the energy transition and benefit from solar energy.

Additional Keywords: Photovoltaics, Renewable Energies, Energy Transition, Funding