Solar Power System Cooperation

What is Co-op Solar?

Co-op Solar is an easy and affordable way to start using clean solar energy from your local electric cooperative. With Co-op Solar, there are no expensive rooftop solar panels to buy, install, or maintain. Co-op Solar handles the solar power, and your home gets a little more sunshine.

Are there other organizations that facilitate solar co-ops?

In addition to Solar United Neighbors, there are several other organizations that facilitate solar co-ops, like Solarize and Solar Crowd Source. Solar co-ops enable members to easily learn about all aspects of solar in partnership with their fellow co-op members.

What are the benefits of a solar co-op?

Here are some of the most common benefits of using a solar co-op: Responsive to local needs – Solar co-ops provide members peace of mind because they’re not going through the process alone. Co-ops respond to the needs of the community, working with municipal governments to streamline and improve permitting processes.

Why should you join a solar co-op?

Affordability – Similar to community solar projects, acting together as a group can help save homeowners money in attracting competitive bids from solar installers. Flexibility – Solar co-ops are free to join and have no binding commitments.

Can a solar co-op save money?

Joining together with other people who also want to go solar can result in saved money through the bulk purchase of solar technologies. That’s the logic behind solar cooperatives, or co-ops. A solar co-op is made up of individuals, businesses, or both, partnering up to meet their shared energy needs and typically receiving bulk discounts.

What is a community solar co-op?

Co-ops respond to the needs of the community, working with municipal governments to streamline and improve permitting processes. Affordability – Similar to community solar projects, acting together as a group can help save homeowners money in attracting competitive bids from solar installers.