Solar PV on Public Buildings

Solar PV is a financially attractive low-hanging fruit for local governments seeking to reach their urban sustainability goals. It is cost-effective, and easy to deploy on various surfaces and scales. Local governments can take the lead in expanding the use of solar PV in their communities. The benefits of public sector investment in energy translate into reduced environmental costs, more efficient energy use, increased financial resources and the creation of an enabling business environment.

The local government’s role in this solution is to provide adequate policy, incentives, capacity building and to develop successful bankable projects to start the energy transition inside out, using the technology in their own buildings and acting as an example for the rest of the community.