With distributed solar energy, a large number of photovoltaic panels are distributed on buildings, rooftops and other structures in a given area, combining to create a large amount of clean power.
In fact, a recent announcement from Duke Energy, one of North Carolina's leading utility companies, said that it had identified 10 new sites that will receive photovoltaic panels as part of an effort that was launched in October.
Among the sites were a city transportation facility in Charlotte, school buildings in a couple of cities, a Siemens facility in Winston-Salem and an Environmental Protection Agency building in Durham. The 10 sites are expected to be generating 4.1 megawatts of energy by next year.
"Partnering with sites visible to our customers helps build knowledge and understanding of solar energy," said Brett Carter, president of Duke Energy Carolinas, North Carolina. "This innovative program brings more solar energy to our customers, and helps us meet the state's renewable energy portfolio standard in a way that balances costs to customers."
