CloudSolar Offers Solar Panels for Renters Without Roofs
Alyson Wyers — March 19, 2015 — Eco
References: indiegogo & springwise
Even if you don't have a roof or own your own home, you (and the environment) will still benefit from these solar panels for renters. Boston-based startup CloudSolar is currently running a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for physical solar panels you can own. This enables anyone to support solar energy, as the panels are installed remotely at a CloudSolar farm.
In an effort to increase how much solar power is generated in the United States, the new venture is trying to get more eco-friendly people involved and expand the market. Solar panels for renters are available for purchase. The resulting power is sold to local transmission lines and 80% of the revenue goes pack to the panel-owning customer. The startup will also manage government rebates and tax credits on the customers' behalf.
In an effort to increase how much solar power is generated in the United States, the new venture is trying to get more eco-friendly people involved and expand the market. Solar panels for renters are available for purchase. The resulting power is sold to local transmission lines and 80% of the revenue goes pack to the panel-owning customer. The startup will also manage government rebates and tax credits on the customers' behalf.
Trend Themes
1. Solar Panels for Renters - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding access to solar energy for renters without roofs by offering panels that can be owned and installed remotely.
2. Crowdfunding for Solar Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harnessing the power of crowdsourcing to support the growth of solar power generation in the United States.
3. Revenue Sharing for Panel Owners - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a revenue-sharing model where panel owners receive a portion of the revenue generated by the sold power and manage government rebates and tax credits.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating innovative models like solar panels for renters and crowdfunding to drive growth in the renewable energy industry.
2. Real Estate - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Addressing the needs of renters by providing access to renewable energy solutions, which can differentiate rental properties and attract environmentally conscious tenants.
3. Financial Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new platforms and tools to manage revenue sharing, crowdfunding campaigns, and government rebates for the renewable energy sector.
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