Harvesting the Sun–Twice: Agrivoltaics and Rural Land-Use
Currently, there are several ways solar panels can be installed to complement agricultural activities. Fixed vertical or tilted panels provide partial shading for crops and
DECOMMISSIONING SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
Falling equipment costs coupled with increased demand for clean energy have led to a rapid rise in solar development over the past decade, a trend expected to continue.
Solar Panel Disposal: Recycling, Reclamation And Risk
Develop a waste disposal plan in compliance with state regulations for each solar facility you operate. Design a recovery plan in case of extreme events that damage a number of panels,
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $6 Million for
This pilot will serve as a five-year study period and provide important information for future solar projects over canals and for the Gila River Indian Community as they seek to
Rural Energy For America Program (REAP)
With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) has been provided over $2 billion for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency
Newsroom | Bureau of Reclamation
The Delta-Mendota Canal Floating Solar Project in California along with projects in Oregon and Utah are receiving a $19 million investment to install solar panels over irrigation canals.
Land Reclamation Post-Solar Decommissioning: Steps and
Explore essential steps and solutions for effective land reclamation post-solar decommissioning. Land reclamation following solar decommissioning is a vital process that
Empowering Farms, Ranches, and Rural Communities: The
In the race to meet renewable energy goals as demand rises across the United States, farm and ranch land is increasingly becoming a target for solar development.
Empowering Farms, Ranches, and Rural
In the race to meet renewable energy goals as demand rises across the United States, farm and ranch land is increasingly becoming a
Harvesting the Sun–Twice: Agrivoltaics and Rural
Currently, there are several ways solar panels can be installed to complement agricultural activities. Fixed vertical or tilted panels provide
Smart Solar℠ · American Farmland Trust
What is Smart Solar℠? Smart Solar℠ refers to solar projects that meet three main, equally important goals: (1) safeguarding land well-suited for farming and ranching, (2) strengthening
Solar Power Depletes Farmlands of Rich Soil
Farmland preservation groups believe 83 percent of new solar installations will come from farm and ranch lands with half of these installations on the richest land for food and