Reimagined Energy Podcast: How Nova Scotia is Leading the Charge with Community Solar

September 24, 2024

The Community Solar Project in Nova Scotia is Canada’s first subscription-based community solar program. Since its launch in March 2024, academics, industry, and the public have received it well. The program aims to increase solar energy access to communities and individuals by allowing them to participate in and benefit from generating renewable electricity.

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