

Kathryn Milun: Sharing the Sun's Energy through Solar Commons
8 snips Feb 1, 2024
Kathryn Milun, community-engaged scholar, shares the innovative Solar Commons model, using decentralized solar arrays to generate revenue for community wealth. Challenges faced in implementing solar commons, developing a digital dashboard, and creating prototypes for community solar projects are discussed. The potential of solar commons in right-of-way corridors and public lands is explored, along with the importance of understanding legal, financial, and participatory aspects for creating a solar commons.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Solar Commons: Bringing Solar Energy to Communities through Trust Ownership
01:56 • 10min
Developing a Digital Dashboard for Transparency and Accountability
11:40 • 14min
Creating Prototypes for Community Solar Projects and Winning Prizes
26:09 • 2min
Challenges and Potential of Solar Commons Implementation
28:01 • 10min
Developing an Open Source Template for Solar Commons
38:13 • 4min