A new report shows how a developing system called agrivoltaics has the potential to offer a much-needed economic option for Wisconsin farmers, while redefining solar development as a tool for prosperity rather than a threat to it. Agrivoltaics is a dual-use concept[...]
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The world’s first electrostate is emerging
China is moving at a pace the world has never seen. In just the first five months of this year, it added enough new wind and solar capacity to power Indonesia, installing panels at nearly 100 per second. What began as a[...]
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Farm Solar Faces Setback as Federal Program Scales Back Support
For two decades, the Rural Energy for America Program has helped farmers cut costs and earn extra income by installing solar panels. That era is ending. The Trump administration has moved to block funding for most farm-based solar, barring large ground-mounted arrays[...]
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How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive
Across the Midwest, a quiet revolution has been spinning in the fields. Wind turbines and solar panels have become more than energy sources — they’re economic lifelines for farmers and rural towns. But now, that progress is at risk. A new federal[...]
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Assiniboine College in Brandon launches new solar energy upskilling program
As demand for renewable energy grows, Assiniboine College in Brandon is helping skilled tradesworkers plug into new opportunities. Starting this fall, a 16-week micro-credential in solar systems and installation will give electricians and contractors the tools to transition into the solar energy[...]
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Fedorchak Speech: Ten reasons to phase out taxpayer-funded subsidies for wind and solar energy
Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor to highlight ten reasons why we must phase out tax credits for wind and solar energy. She urged her colleagues in Congress to prioritize grid security and eliminate the incentives that are distorting[...]
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In rural California, farmers are harvesting a new crop: Solar power
Around the world, farmers are retooling their land to harvest the hottest new commodity: sunlight. As the price of renewable energy technology has plummeted and water has gotten more scarce, growers are fallowing acreage and installing solar panels. Some are even growing[...]
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Community solar is winning over Republican lawmakers around the US
Community solar is quietly reshaping how energy policy gets done—and who’s backing it. Once cast as a partisan wedge, shared solar is now earning support from Republicans who see both economic and practical upside. Whether it’s cutting energy bills, creating local jobs,[...]
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A Massachusetts Home Electrification Pilot Could Offer a National Model
Cutting carbon emissions often feels like a task for policymakers or corporations—but one small pilot on Cape Cod is proving that real change can begin at home. The Cape and Vineyard Electrification Offering is bringing solar panels, heat pumps, and batteries to[...]
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Small-scale solar helps solve large-scale issues
When your power bill climbs, what can you do? You can cut back, upgrade appliances, or press your utility company for answers. But for some Wyoming residents, there’s another option: making their own power. Rooftop solar remains a tough sell in a[...]
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For some northern climate greens growers, winter doesn’t halt their harvests
Fresh produce from Minnesota in December? No, it’s not a joke. From passive-solar powered greenhouses to hydroponic container farms, demand for local produce is inspiring small farmers to innovate. And in a place like Minot that has no shortage of cold and[...]
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Does solar power still work in the depths of winter?
When it comes to sunlight hours, Northern geographies tend to get less sunlight hours than places further south, but the colder weather actually benefits energy transmission. Get the full story on solar effectiveness up here in the North at Inforum. [...]Read More...[...]