Why We Should Fund Basic Incomes Form Solar Energy:
Getting Started
Solar dividends are generated where the sun is, in your local community. These are the steps to setting up a community solar array to fund guaranteed basic incomes in your community.
Find your local solar resource.
Determine the price you can sell solar electricity.
Determine the price you can sell solar electricity.
Decide the size and location of installation.
Obtain financing to build the solar array.
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