Is offsite solar better than onsite solar?

Regardless of the exact method, participating in offsite solar can have upsides similar to onsite. While both offsite and onsite options offer project structuring with no upfront installation costs and provide renewable energy at a fixed cost, the two system types ultimately can offer their own distinct benefits.

How do offsite solar systems work?

Offsite solar systems can be managed through an offsite or “virtual” PPA (structured much like an onsite PPA), where the developer owns and operates the system and sells the energy to the purchaser at a fixed rate, often lower than the standard utility rate.

When is a solar system considered an onsite system?

When a solar system is installed directly on the purchaser’s property, and the renewable energy that it produces is consumed there, it’s considered an onsite system.

Should solar energy be integrated into existing landscapes?

By integrating solar energy systems into existing landscapes, dual-use PV and has the potential to minimize land-use concerns and creates opportunities for more aesthetically pleasing solar energy systems.

Where can dual-use solar be used?

These locations include school and college campuses, business establishments, hotels, hospitals, auto dealerships, commercial and industrial sites, parks, fields, and other green spaces. Dual-use solar is applied across various sites and project types, and a range of solar technology can be used for these projects.

What is distributed solar & dual-use solar?

Distributed generation – installing solar at or close to sites where the generated electricity will be used – with dual-use solar creates new opportunities for large-scale power production in both urban and rural areas.