Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity today announced more than $8 million in selections for funding to projects that accelerate microgrid innovation through the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) program.
As of February 2025, 24 states and the District of Columbia have policies that enable community solar, 20 (83%) of which include provisions for low- and moderate-income households.
Households who own or rent their homes can use solar energy without having to buy or install special equipment. Community solar projects, sometimes called "solar farms," are a collection of solar panels that.
Affectionately called the 'beehive,' the mobile hub will consist of a shipping container designed to unfold into a transportable command center (the 'hive') with solar panels, battery storage, and communications equipment.
In a community solar setup, a large solar array is installed in a suitable location, such as an open field or a rooftop, with optimal sunlight exposure. The solar panels in the array generate electricity, which is then fed into the local power grid.