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CleanTechnicaabout 1 month ago

The People’s Solar: How Plug-In Solar Could Bring Affordable Energy To 60 Million Americans

Key Takeaway

Plug-in solar offers a pathway to democratize energy generation and significantly expand the residential solar market to 60 million underserved Americans.

AI Summary

  • Plug-in solar is positioned as a new solar revolution capable of bringing affordable energy to 60 million Americans currently excluded from traditional rooftop solar (renters, apartment dwellers, low-income families).
  • This technology aims to democratize energy access, enabling a broader demographic to reduce electricity bills and carbon emissions through self-generation.
  • It represents a significant expansion opportunity for the distributed generation market, targeting a large, underserved segment of residential consumers.

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Article Content

The Promise Of A New Solar Revolution Most Americans love the idea of going solar. Few can actually do it. Traditional rooftop solar has helped millions cut bills and emissions, but it leaves most of the country behind — renters, apartment dwellers, low-income families, and anyone whose roof is too ... [continued] The post The People’s Solar: How Plug-In Solar Could Bring Affordable Energy To 60 Million Americans appeared first on CleanTechnica .