Fast Track For One New Agrivoltaic Project In California, More To Follow
A new agrivoltaic project in California will incorporate solar grazing, putting non-prime farmland to use for sheep farming as well as renewable energy production.
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Clean Energy Has A Secret Weapon: Rural Electric Cooperatives
The USDA has just launched a new, $7.3 billion round of funding for clean energy projects, to be spearheaded by rural electric cooperatives.
The Killer Combo Of Agrivoltaics & Community Solar Is Coming For Your Fossil Fuels
The US solar developer BlueWave has launched a suite of five agrivoltaics projects in Massachusetts, including a community solar angle that benefits local ratepayers as well as farmers.
Exploding Homes & Forever Fires: What Rural Solar Power Critics Want You To Forget
Rural solar power projects are under fire from nonprofit organizations with an interest in protecting the fossil energy industry.
Legions Of Robots To Build Solar Farms All Over USA
Another headache for rural solar opponents: the new Maximo AI-enabled robot is designed to slice half the cost and half the time from solar farm construction.
Renewable Energy Developers Need Help, And Help Is On The Way
Renewable energy developers are facing more community opposition fueled by fossil energy stakeholders, but help is on the way.
Community Solar Beats Scary Headlines About Electricity Any Day Of The Week
So much electricity! Solar industry stakeholders are prepping for the next wave of community solar development spurred by an assist from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act along with lower costs, agrivoltaic opportunities, and financial benefits for property owners.
Pssst, Want A Free Shed With Rooftop Solar Panels? Octopus Has Your Number
Farmers in France can apply for free sheds with rooftop solar panels from the UK firm Octopus, which also has a strong foothold in Texas.
Kernza Meets Agrivoltaics To Turbo-Boost Rural Solar Development
A leading solar developer is deploying agrivoltaics to help scale up production of the perennial grain Kernza in the US.
Agrivoltaic Solar Arrays Will Win The Rural Solar War, With Insects
Agrivoltaic arrays can help preserve pollinators and other insect populations, benefiting biodiversity and nearby crops as well.
