One of the big changes to the urban landscape over the past 10 years has been the number of solar panels on roofs. A combination of government incentives and aggressive marketing has made them an attractive  proposition for many home owners. But now, there are opportunities for renters to get in on the act too.

CloudSolar enables anyone to support solar energy. The company sell physical panels which can be installed at a remote CloudSolar farm. The company is currently crowdfunding on Indiegogo. Those who want to sign up can purchase a physical solar panel from CloudSolar for a reduced price of $750. After the campaign, pledgers can either have the panel sent to their own home or add it to CloudSolar’s farm, where it will be installed and managed by the company for 25 years.

As the currency suggests, this is a US based company. Could something similar be done here? I see no reason why not. I’ve been saying for a few years now that the best place for solar panels is on a remote farm rather than on a domestic roof. This isn’t a quick or simple opportunity, but it’s a massive one for someone with the right skills.

Website: www.gocloudsolar.com