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Community Solar

The Community Solar financial model is for a project that earns revenue from payments by subscribers for a share of the project. The model is from the project owner's perspective. The project owner is a single entity that owns, operates, and maintains the system, and benefits from any tax credits or or cash incentives.

Sample Spreadsheets

For links to Excel workbooks that replicate SAM's cash flow calculations, see the Financial Models page.