Solar Farms in Maryland

Solar Farms in Maryland provide lower costs and clean energy independence

Recently, Maryland has increased its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) from 25% in 2020 to a whopping 50% by 2030.

Most of this clean energy capacity will have to come from solar power. Towards that goal, MD has quadrupled solar capacity from 258 megawatts to 1,000 megawatts over the last few years!

How can more Marylanders access solar power?

There’s no doubt that Maryland is on track to boost renewable energy. However, the reality is that most people — about 80% of Americans — cannot access solar power on their rooftops. This includes people who are renting or who have to move frequently, rooftops that are not the right size, type, or exposure, and of course limitations by the financially viable and affordable options.

In order to reach the goals of making the state more energy independent and the environment cleaner, MD must innovate.

Community solar is a new approach that makes solar energy accessible to all, by connecting people to local solar farms.

Solar Farms in Maryland provide access to clean energy at a discount!

Community Solar Farms allow a group of people to subscribe to solar energy from a solar farm in Maryland. Kind of like crowdfunding a solar farm, or like a CSA, but instead of fresh vegetables from a local farm you’re getting clean solar energy.

The benefits of buying energy in a group is also a bulk discount — you save 10-25% off your energy bill!

The level of the savings depends on your utility and the solar farms in your area. Get matched to a solar farm in Maryland!

How Does Community Solar Work?

Pay nothing, save money, help the environment AND a local business? Really?

Instead of purchasing expensive solar panels and installing them on the roof of your house, community solar is more of a team-effort when it comes to producing solar power. 

Here’s the anatomy of a community solar project:

1. A solar farm site is built in a suitable location, with ready connection to the electricity grid

2. People from around the state contribute money for management and maintenance of the farm, typically via monthly subscription.

3. Large credits from power generated by the community solar project are sent back to the participants, ultimately reducing their electricity bills. 

Because community solar doesn’t require participants to have a “solar-ready” property (with plenty of roof space, facing the right direction, and in enough direct sunlight), it’s accessible to more people. 

Even Maryland residents who rent or live in apartments can enjoy clean, renewable solar energy. 

Also, since the cost of installation and maintenance is split between the collective, nobody has to pay thousands of dollars up front to install solar panels. It’s a much more affordable option to traditional solar panel installation.

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