Oregon

Oregon researchers find that placing agrivoltaic installations along highways to power EV charging stations can reduce both carbon emissions and range anxiety.

Also on the rise: US government drops land lease rates for renewables by as much as 50%. Three in one: wind, solar, and storage facility completed in Oregon. And more.

Two Australian farmers reported that their solar panels increased grazing quality during drought periods over a four year period, aligning with research suggesting solar panel microclimates might increase water retention, and grass production.

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The 400MW Obsidian Solar Center represents a 25% increase in the state’s total installed solar capacity, finally gaining approval after years of addressing land use complaints.

The battery features a modular design with pre-integrated segments that contain batteries, thermal management, and safety systems.

The firm paid more than $90 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for eight solar projects in North Carolina.

The Oregon utility said that as much as 25% of peak demand power in 2030 could come from customer-owned solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles.

The utility-scale and community solar projects, developed by Sulus Solar, are expected to have a combined 38 MW of capacity.