Reimagining Solar Commons for Economic Equality

Solar Commons aims to uncover the communal value of solar energy and establish ownership structures that promote economic equity. Presently, the state-private ownership model results in a significant cost disparity in solar electricity generation between large-scale solar farms and rooftop installations due to transmission line expenses. The current centralized utility model guarantees returns on investment for big investors, creating a preference for centralized systems over decentralized ones, despite the latter being more cost-effective. Solar energy emerges as the most affordable electricity option, yet this cost advantage is often obscured in individual electric bills.