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As frequent readers of clean energy news, we all know what community solar power is, and it’s a great source of clean electricity for people who may not be able to afford their own home solar power. Not all people have their own homes to install rooftop or ground-mounted solar panels even though solar panels are quite affordable now. A local community solar project could supply a portion of a renter’s electricity to reduce utility costs.
Similarly, a neighborhood or community battery can be used to provide benefits to people living in a small area who don’t have their own home batteries. In this particular case, the Yarra Energy Foundation is trying out a battery system in Clifton Hill, near Melbourne, Australia.
“Public EV charging infrastructure should be accessible for everyone, and especially in suburbs where many people can’t charge at home – public infrastructure like this can be critical to switching to an EV,” said YEF CEO Dean Kline.
