Energy Generation

Concentrated Solar

TODO

Solar/PV

There are four approaches to utilizing solar power each have their own pros and cons.

Utility Solar

Where big utility companies build big solar panel farms and wind farms with associated storage. Such installations require expensive transmission lines and large load control systems.

Municipal Solar

Where cities and towns get together to build renewable energy installations to serve a single municipality. This may be the sweet spot where power is distributed locally, without the requirement for expensive transmission lines and management control systems are only needed once.

Community Solar

Where local communities get together to build renewable energy installations to serve them. Community land may be at a premium that could limit available space.

Residential Solar

Where individual home owners and businesses install their own solar panels, storage (infrequent) and controls. Costly transmission lines are avoided but the investment in control systems per kwh generated makes this option less desirable than municipal solar.