Independent shared solar container business model

Is community solar a part of the Current PV business model?

4. Case study

What is a shared photovoltaic business model?

Shared Photovoltaic (PV) business models enable a broader percentage of consumers to benefit from renewable energy because installation and transaction costs are significantly decreased.

Is community solar a viable business model in India?

Considering high upfront costs, renting PV systems are a feasible option and also have high adherence to Indian local regulation, and both GNM and VNM schemes are applicable to this business model. Community solar is not a part of the current PV business model, but they are the future of the shared PV business model in India.

Is community solar a part of the Current PV business model?

Community solar is not a part of the current PV business model, but they are the future of the shared PV business model in India. Microgrid are highly acceptable and has high adherence to Indian local regulations. Similarly, RESCO and Utility resellers are part of Indian PV business model.

What is a community shared solar system?

Coughlin et al. describes “community shared solar” (CSS) as a “solar-electric system that provides power and/or financial benefit to multiple community members” ( Coughlin et al., 2011 p. 3). For the authors, the idea of having multiple and different members sharing the benefits of the PV system defines a community shared business model.

Are solar business models aligned with existing business models?

More specifically, the paper maps the solar business models adopted by the 30 largest electric utilities in Sweden and analyses to what extent these models strategically fit, i.e. are aligned with the incumbents’ existing business, corporate strategies, and external environment in order to answer two research questions:

Can a CS model help consumers use solar energy?

Regulatory and institutional barriers can only be slightly overcome with the help of the existing business models. A variety of external factors may influence regulatory requirements. However, in states and regions without a net energy metering policy, the CS model may help consumers to use solar energy.