Nelson, BC opens Canada's first community solar garden through resident and business investment

Nelson, BC Canada First Community Solar Garden

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The 60-kilowatt Community Solar Garden was built above the Nelson Hydro Power Plant Generation Station. Community members subscribe to the garden's 248 panels in exchange for annual credits paid over 25 years. The facility's estimated annual production is 70,000-kilowatt-hours with a 25-year expected lifespan. An Enphase Energy dashboard tracks panel-by-panel production as well as generation trends by the hour, day, and month.

Facilities & Infrastructure Resiliency Energy Solutions Utilities Citizen Engagement

Nelson, BC

City in British Columbia

Canada

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Nelson's Community Solar Garden | Nelson, BC

A community solar garden is a centralized solar array installation where members of the community can subscribe to buy a portion of the solar generation.

Nelson Community Solar Garden

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Nelson Community Solar Garden - Bullfrog Power

Bullfrog Power, Canada's leading green energy provider, offers renewable energy solutions for individuals and businesses.

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