One very effective way to lower carbon footprints is to
drive all electric vehicles (EVs) and to power the EVs with
solar power, essentially reducing CO2 emmissions to zero.
We can further reduce our carbon footprint by powering our
homes with solar power.
COMMUNITY SOLAR
Can I Do Community Solar?
https://solstice.us/solstice-blog/cant-rooftop-solar-panels-can-community-solar/
Is Solar Out Of The Question For Your Household?
Not so fast. Your home may not be suitable for rooftop solar.
But that doesn't mean that you're shut out from renewable
energy. Community solar gardens [farms] offer homeowners and
renters like you-the 90 million American households that
cannot access rooftop solar-the ability to enroll in a
shared solar array and see savings on their electricity
costs. And it does this without the additional fees and
without you needing to own a suitable rooftop (or piece of
property).
Community Solar Basics
https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/community-solar-basics
The U.S. Department of Energy defines community solar as any
solar project or purchasing program, within a geographic
area, in which the benefits of a solar project flow to
multiple customers such as individuals, businesses,
nonprofits, and other groups. In most cases, customers are
benefitting from energy generated by solar panels at an
off-site array.
Community solar customers can either buy or lease a portion
of the solar panels in the array, and they typically receive
an electric bill credit for electricity generated by their
share of the community solar system-similar to someone who
has rooftop panels installed on their home. Community solar
can be a great option for people who are unable to install
solar panels on their roofs because they don't own their
homes, have insufficient solar resources or roof conditions
to support a rooftop PV system due to shading, roof size, or
other factors, or for financial/other reasons.
Community solar is rapidly growing across the country. The
National Renewable Energy Laboratory tracks installation
data on community solar across the country.
Get your electricity from a local solar farm!
https://communitysolar.energysage.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS_lP49e63s&t=62s (2 min)
Where are community solar projects located?
Community solar projects are located in various states
throughout the country. However, you're typically only
eligible to subscribe to projects located near you in your
electricity service territory. This is because your utility
company remains responsible for tracking and distributing
electricity bill credits from the community solar projects.
City of Ames (Iowa)
SunSmart: Ames [Iowa] First Community Solar Farm
https://www.cityofames.org/government/departments-divisions-a-h/electric/smart-energy/solar-energy/sunsmart-ames-first-community-solar-farm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc9Ru3zsldo&t=3s (1 min)
SunSmart Ames [Iowa] Power Pack Purchase Form
https://www.cityofames.org/Home/Components/FormBuilder/FormBuilder/202edc5cf43a40e495c4a698836efe97/3911
Ballpark estimate: 15 solar packs covers the energy to power
an EV for the average EV owner in Ames, IA.
Alliant Energy Community Solar for Iowa Customers
https://www.alliantenergy.com/InnovativeEnergySolutions/SustainableEnergyChoices/CommunitySolar/CommunitySolarIowa
https://www.alliantenergy.com/cleanenergy/whatyoucando/communitysolar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elmA_QTOsws&t=29s (3+ min)
DOE - National Community Solar Partnership
https://www.energy.gov/communitysolar/community-solar
https://www.energy.gov/communitysolar/about-national-community-solar-partnership
The National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP) is a
coalition of community solar stakeholders working to expand
access to affordable community solar to every American
household and enable communities to realize other benefits,
such as increased resilience and workforce development. The
Partnership is a U.S. Department of Energy initiative led by
the Solar Energy Technologies Office, in collaboration with
the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory. Partners leverage peer
networks and technical assistance resources to set goals and
overcome barriers to expanding community solar access.
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR
1 SOURCE SOLAR (Ankeny, IA)
https://www.1sourcesolar.com/for-home/
3020 SW Oralabor Rd #116
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 289-1974
We are committed to empowering homeowners to make the right
decision on solar energy, while offering extra benefits
along the way. If you are looking to greatly reduce your
electrical bills and increase sustainability by going green,
let 1 Source Solar design a custom solution based on your
energy usage, home layout and budget.
SIMPLERAY (Fairfield, IA)
https://www.simpleray.com
(800) 8080-SUN
hello@simpleray.com
Looking to bring solar power to your business, farm, or
community? We design solar systems that maximize your return
on investment. Every array is designed through a
consultative process, so we can ensure your solar
installation fits your needs.
TESLA - Solar for Existing Roofs
https://www.tesla.com/solarpanels
Use solar energy to power your home and reduce your
dependence on the grid. Purchase solar at the lowest price
of any national provider with Tesla's price match guarantee
and take control of your monthly electricity bill. Learn
more about your potential savings in our Design Studio.
Our solar panels are low-profile and durable - quietly
converting sunlight to energy for decades to come.
Integrated hardware and simple design achieve this by
securing the panels close to your roof and to each other for
a minimalist aesthetic. Chat with an energy advisor or
request a call to ask any questions about Tesla solar
panels.
Your Powerwall can be bundled with solar, allowing you to
generate clean energy and store it for use anytime-at night
or during an outage.
EAGLE POINT SOLAR (Dubuque IA)
https://eaglepointsolar.com
https://eaglepointsolar.com/contact/
Dubuque - Headquarters
2400 Kerper Bivd, Suite A20
Dubuque, lA 52001
Phone: (563) 582-4044
Fossil Fuel Currently Powering the Electric Grid
https://misortwd.azurewebsites.net/MISORTWD/dashboard.html?fuelMix&disableMobileInterface=true
https://www.misoenergy.org
Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) is
an essential link in the safe, cost-effective delivery of
electric power across much of North America. We are
committed to reliability, the nondiscriminatory operation
of the bulk power transmission system, and to
collaborating on creating cost-effective and innovative
solutions for our changing industry.
BATTERIES (where are we headed?)
New Iron-Air Battery outperforms best Lithium Ion tech. Cheap.
Abundant. Non-toxic & Carbon Free. (11 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDjgSSO98VI
Solid State Batteries - Autumn 2021 mass production in Japan.
Is it FINALLY happening? (14 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdSqibMhBwg
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