COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Community Solar Initiative begins installing five solar systems September 6. The five systems will include 136 panels that generate 36 kilowatts of electricity. The organization has a goal of installing 1,000 panels that will generate 270 kilowatts by December 31, 2016. The work is being done by Third Son Solar, a company based in Athens, Ohio.
Currently there are 15 homeowners and one church that are in the process of completing the six-step process to move from intention to commitment to installation.
The Columbus Community Solar Initiative is a joint project of the Sierra Club Winding Waters Group and the Energy Matters Community Coalition. The enterprise is committed to preserve the environment by using more sustainable energy resources.