Defined term
Community solar
Community solar is an off-site solar project whose electricity or associated bill credits are shared by multiple participating customers.
Also known as shared solar, solar garden
access · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-016 · Last verified August 7, 2026
Definition and decision context
Definition
Community solar is an off-site solar project whose electricity or associated bill credits are shared by multiple participating customers.
Verified August 7, 2026
Why it matters
Community solar can provide a solar participation option when installing a photovoltaic system on a household's own property is not practical.
Verified August 7, 2026
Concept relationships
Broader concepts
- Solar energyPublished concept
Affects
- Electricity pricingPublished concept
Primary sources
- U.S. Department of Energy: Community Solar Basics
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Reviewed external concept mappings
- community solar farm
SKOS closeMatch · Verified August 7, 2026