Sunrise brief: Naked Energy to manufacture solar electric plus thermal in U.S.
Also on the rise: New Jersey farm studies agrivoltaics with vertically mounted solar. Solar is beginning to sunset natural gas use in Texas. And more.
New Jersey farm studies agrivoltaics with vertically mounted solar
Rutgers reports that the vertical system fits well with the aim of the project, which is to study the benefits of agrivoltaics where there is a large energy demand and limited space.
Ohio’s $1 billion, 800 MW solar project gains regulatory approval
One of the nation’s largest solar projects has been approved by the Ohio Power Siting Board.
Take the Solar + Farms survey
The Solar and Storage Industries Institute developed the survey in partnership with the National Farmers Union, the National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, and the Solar Energy Industries Association, to examine sentiments surrounding the development of agrivoltaic projects from various perspectives.
Sunrise brief: Venture capital funding in energy storage increases 59% year over year
Also on the rise: Agriculturally integrated solar takes flight. ADT security exits rooftop solar business. And more.
Has the U.S. caught up with European agrivoltaic deployment?
With so much more agricultural real estate than Europe, the United States is building on the body of research and rolling out solar panels on farmland at an impressive rate.
Sunrise brief: Who’s putting solar on their roof and why
Also on the rise: Small-scale solar best for environment but agrivoltaics may be the answer. BLM seeks public comment on 400 MW solar project near Las Vegas. And more.
Small-scale solar best for environment but agrivoltaics may be the answer
A lifecycle analysis finds that although it’s better for the environment to put solar on a roof, a mix of both is needed.
Sunrise brief: NYC area energy storage developer nets $225 million investment
Also on the rise: Ohio’s largest solar complex activates its first phase. Agrivoltaics can help meet growing needs of the Lone Star State. And more.
Agrivoltaics can help meet growing needs of the Lone Star State
As the economy and population in Texas grows, so does its demand for electricity as well as sustainable food production. Texas A&M researchers collaborated on a study that finds that agrivoltaics offers the potential to enhance the efficiency of both.
