A group of community members get together and find new and creative ways to share and apply solar technology in their homes, businesses and communities. You may have heard it called solar gardens, solar farms, or shared solar plants. The community of Nelson, BC launched the first one in Canada in June of 2017.
The point is it is owned by the community, not an individual or one company. The owners of a community-owned solar project could be a town or county, co-operative or a group of residents who have agreed to work together. And often these groups will partner with an electrical company or a financial institution.
Still not sure what community-owned solar is? Check out this handy guide for more details.