A community approach to solar power comes to Brooklyn

In Sunset Park, Brooklyn, there’s a new concept in solar that could benefit people or families who don’t live in a house.

Sunset Solar is a project that is expected to come online this year. It’s a cooperative approach to solar. 

UPROSE, a community organization in Brooklyn, is constructing New York State’s first owned community solar project. It’s being built on top of the Brooklyn Army Terminal.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation arranged the roof lease. Up to 200 residents can sign up for the program.