Tag: Solar Power

For some northern climate greens growers, winter doesn’t halt their harvests

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

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 an economy built on agriculture, this is a trend we need to watch.

Read & Share   sourced from: Dickinson Press

Does solar power still work in the depths of winter?

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

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 & Share   sourced from: Grand Forks Herald