The Maryland Public Service Commission serves as the Program Manager for Maryland's Community Solar Pilot Program, and now the permanent Community Solar Program. This webpage provides …

The U.S. Department of Energy defines community solar as any solar project or purchasing program, within a geographic area, in which the benefits flow to multiple customers such as individuals, …

Unlike solar panels which are installed on the customer’s rooftop and are solely for the use of one household or customer, community solar is shared by two or more utility customers in a utility’s …

Oct 31, 2024 · Community solar, also known as solar farms or solar gardens, is a solar energy program that allows multiple individuals to share the benefits of a single solar energy system.

Community solar allows you to enjoy the benefits of solar power being generated in a remote location. Participants often subscribe for a portion of a larger solar installation, usually located in a field or on a …

Join When you enroll in community solar, you reserve a share of panels at a nearby solar farm that matches your energy use. Power Your solar share sends energy to the same grid that already …

Nov 20, 2025 · Community solar relies on large-scale solar arrays, often called solar farms or gardens. These shared facilities generate energy that is fed into the local power grid and allow multiple …

Jan 1, 2025 · With community solar, the energy generated by one large local solar farm (also called a solar project, solar garden, or solar field) is shared by multiple members—homeowners, renters, and …

It introduces community solar programs and their benefits, explains different ownership models, and ends with the best practices to keep in mind when starting a locally-owned community solar project.

May 28, 2025 · In this guide, you'll find everything you need to know about how community solar works, what it costs, and whether it's right for your home.