Pssst, Want A Free Shed With Rooftop Solar Panels? Octopus Has Your Number

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:45:17 +0000

Farmers in France can apply for free sheds with rooftop solar panels from the UK firm Octopus, which also has a strong foothold in Texas.

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Agrivoltaics Conserve Precious Water For Arizona Farmers

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:55:34 +0000

New studies in Arizona show agrivotaics can increase crop yields while also conserving precious water as temperatures get hotter.

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Peaches, Grapes, & The Agrivoltaic Farm Of The Future

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:35:07 +0000

A high tech agrivoltaic tracking system uses an algorithm to shift horizontal solar panels over grape vines, promoting crop growth while harvesting solar energy, too.

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Rutgers University Selects SolarEdge Technologies for Its Agrivoltaics Research for New Jersey’s Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:24:15 +0000

Outcomes from the Rutgers Research Program will be used to inform the establishment of the Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program that will be administered by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) MILPITAS, California — SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today … [continued]

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Solar Neighborhoods in Detroit Choose Lightstar to Illuminate the Future with Innovative Neighborhood Agrivoltaic Solar

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:59:35 +0000

Through the Detroit Climate Strategy, the City of Detroit and the Mayor’s office have made progress toward sustainability. The plan, which was shaped by feedback from thousands of residents, stipulates that the city must switch to clean, renewable energy by 2034. “The Neighborhood Solar initiative is the first step toward … [continued]

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Kernza Meets Agrivoltaics To Turbo-Boost Rural Solar Development

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:31:48 +0000

A leading solar developer is deploying agrivoltaics to help scale up production of the perennial grain Kernza in the US.

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U.S. DOE Welcomes New Round of Innovative Leaders to Peer-Learning Cohorts on Emerging Clean Energy Strategies

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:43:07 +0000

Participants From Municipalities, Tribes, and Community-Based Organizations Will Convene for Six Months To Learn From Each Other and Experts About Agrivoltaics, Residential Energy Efficiency Programs, and Electrifying Municipal Fleets The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a new round of leaders from 45 entities that will collaborate on common … [continued]

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Agrivoltaics Hitches A Ride On The Community Solar Train

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sun, 09 Jun 2024 20:57:55 +0000

The community solar movement is adopting agrivoltaics to maximize the local benefits of renewable energy.

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Agrivoltaic Solar Arrays Will Win The Rural Solar War, With Insects

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 08 Jun 2024 17:15:17 +0000

Agrivoltaic arrays can help preserve pollinators and other insect populations, benefiting biodiversity and nearby crops as well.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $71M Investment to Advance American Solar Manufacturing and Development

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 17 May 2024 03:59:41 +0000

18 Projects in 10 States Will Supercharge the U.S. Clean Energy Supply Chain and Open New Markets for Solar Technologies WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a $71 million investment, including $16 million from the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure … [continued]

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