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Community Solar Update May 2023

Nova Scotia's proposed community Solar Program:

pdf Community solar update May 2023 (397 KB)

Under the proposed community solar program in Nova Scotia.

Project owners can apply to the province to build a community solar garden between1MW* to 10MW**

Project owners construct, generate and operate thecommunity solar garden.

Generated solar energy is sold to Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (NSPI) under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

NSPI sells thesolar energy to subscribers.

Project owners continue to engage subscribers and provide support with subscription management.

 

Whether you are interested as a project owner or subscriber, we encourage you to research community solar gardensandother options such as commercial net-metering andthe Greenchoiceprogram https://novascotiagcp.com/