Community Solar Case Studies
There is no one-size-fits-all model for a Community Solar project. The size and structure of the project depend on the resources and requirements of the community.
The following case studies are organized by the type of project model chosen.
Utility-Sponsored Model
- Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD) Solar Shares
- Ashland, Oregon’s Solar Pioneers II
- Ellensburg, Washington’s Solar Community
- St. George, Utah’s SunSmart Program
Special Purpose Entity (SPE) Model
Non-Profit “Buy a Brick” Model
Co-op Model

