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- 1Harpswell committees review solar proposal for old landfill●Town committees hear proposal for solar array on old landfill
Town committees in Harpswell, Maine have heard a proposal to build a solar array on the site of the town's former landfill. The plan would repurpose land that is otherwise difficult to develop, a common approach for community solar projects. Details on the proposal's size, cost and next steps for committee review have not yet been released.
- 2UK solar owner nearly fills 16kWh battery despite clouds▼UK solar owner nearly fills 16kWh battery on cloudy day, asks, 'Why bother with 5kWh?'
A UK solar panel owner reports nearly filling a 16kWh home battery even on a heavily overcast day, prompting the question of why homeowners would settle for smaller 5kWh units. The case highlights how much energy modern solar arrays can generate in diffuse light, feeding ongoing debate about battery sizing for households seeking lower bills and energy independence.
- 3Commercial space station's second module to get two solar wings●A commercial space station’s second module is set to get two solar wings
A commercial space station's second module is being fitted with two solar arrays, which will expand the station's power supply as construction continues in orbit. The addition of the solar wings marks another step in building out private orbital infrastructure, though details on the operator, launch timing and deployment schedule have not yet been confirmed.
- 4Redwire to Supply Solar Array Wings for Axiom Space Module▼Redwire Awarded Follow-On Contract to Provide Roll-Out Solar Array Wings for Axiom Space’s Second Space Station Module
Redwire has been awarded a follow-on contract to provide its Roll-Out Solar Array wings for Axiom Space's second commercial space station module. The deal extends the company's existing role in powering Axiom's expanding orbital infrastructure. The announcement was carried by financial news outlets, drawing attention to Redwire's growing space technology portfolio.
- 5West-facing solar panels outperform southern roofs in Austin peak hours▼In Austin, west-facing solar arrays pushed 49 percent more power into the 3 to 7 PM peak window than south facing panels of the same size, and the grid's pricing clock made that the more valuable half of the day
In Austin, west-facing solar arrays produced 49 percent more electricity than equally sized south-facing panels during the 3 to 7 PM window, when electricity demand and grid prices peak. The finding suggests panel orientation, not just size, can determine how valuable a rooftop system is, since power delivered during peak hours earns more under time-based pricing.
- 6Minnesota farmers build solar sheep-grazing business▼Two young Minnesota farmers started grazing sheep under solar panels in 2017; their flock has now grazed
Two young Minnesota farmers began grazing sheep beneath solar panels in 2017, pioneering a practice known as solar grazing that keeps vegetation under arrays managed without mowing. Their flock has since grown substantially, and the story has drawn attention as an example of how farmland and renewable energy projects can work together, with their sheep servicing solar sites across the region.
- 7Japan turns abandoned golf courses into solar farms●Mountainous, densely populated Japan has little land available for large solar farms, so developers are erecting arrays
Japan, mountainous and densely populated, has little open land for large solar installations. Developers are increasingly building solar arrays on the many golf courses abandoned after the country's 1980s economic boom, repurposing disused leisure land for renewable energy. The approach is being cited as a practical example of how land-scarce countries can expand clean power without competing for farmland or residential space.
- 8Bird Alliance Installs Solar Array at 82nd Avenue Property▼Solar Array on Bird Alliance 82nd Ave Property
The Bird Alliance of Oregon has added a solar array to its property on 82nd Avenue in Portland's Montavilla neighborhood. The installation supports the organization's conservation mission by cutting its energy footprint, and locals are noting the project as an example of sustainable practices at a familiar community landmark.
- 9ComEd and SunVest energize solar array at DeKalb airport▼ComEd, SunVest Celebrate Energization of Near-8 Megawatt DC Community Solar Array at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
ComEd and SunVest have energized a community solar array of nearly 8 megawatts at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport in Illinois. The direct current project will supply solar power to local subscribers, with ComEd handling interconnection to the grid. The companies marked the milestone as a step in expanding community solar access and renewable generation in northern Illinois.
- 10Camp JORI unveils solar array cutting costs and emissions▼Camp JORI: New solar array generates savings, cuts CO2 emissions
Camp JORI has installed a new solar array that is generating cost savings and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to a report in The Jewish Voice of Rhode Island. The project signals the camp's move toward cleaner energy and lower operating expenses.
- 11Solar panels over Oregon pasture: lambs thrive despite less grass●A six-acre field of solar panels hanging 3.6 feet over an Oregon pasture grew 38 percent less grass than the open field beside it, and the lambs grazing under the glass gained the same weight anyway, while the same ground ran a 1.4-megawatt power plant th
A six-acre solar array suspended 3.6 feet above an Oregon pasture grew 38 percent less grass than an adjacent open field, yet lambs grazing beneath the panels gained the same weight as those on open pasture. The same land simultaneously produced power through a 1.4-megawatt plant, showing agrivoltaics can pair sheep grazing with electricity generation without harming livestock.