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- 1Japan turns abandoned golf courses into solar farms▼Japan has no space for solar farms apart from old golf courses. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /09/28/compa
Japan is converting defunct golf courses into large-scale solar farms, as the country lacks open land for renewable energy projects. With mountainous terrain, limited flat space and a push to expand renewables, closed golf courses offer rare large, sunny, pre-cleared plots near existing power infrastructure, making them an increasingly attractive option for solar developers.
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Kenya has begun construction on a project to produce green fertiliser using solar power, according to a report by Renewables Now. The initiative combines renewable energy with agricultural input production, aimed at reducing dependence on imported synthetic fertiliser and cutting emissions from farming. Details on the project's size, location and backers were not provided.
- 3Japan turns to abandoned golf courses for solar farms▼Japan has no space for solar farms apart from old golf courses
Japan is converting disused golf courses into large-scale solar farms, as the country has almost no free land left for renewable energy projects. Hundreds of golf courses have closed since the 1990s economic bubble, leaving wide, open, sun-exposed sites that suit panels well. Energy commentators see it as a practical answer to Japan's land scarcity and its push to cut carbon emissions.
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Construction of a solar farm is set to begin in November, according to a BBC report. The announcement marks a step forward in renewable energy development, though details about the project's location, size and operators were not specified in the available coverage. Large-scale solar projects typically draw attention for their impact on local land use and clean energy goals.
- 5Texas solar farm pairs sheep grazing with tax revenue▼Texas solar farm combines sheep grazing with millions in local tax revenue
A solar farm in Texas is grazing sheep beneath its panels while generating millions of dollars in local tax revenue, according to Energies Media. The dual-use approach lets land serve both energy production and agriculture, a model known as solar grazing that is drawing attention as large renewable projects expand across the state and rural counties weigh the trade-offs.
- 6Ohio solar farm becomes home to 3 million honey bees▼This Ohio solar farm is now home to 3 million honey bees across more than 50 hives, turning an energy sit
An Ohio solar farm has placed more than 50 beehives on its grounds, hosting roughly 3 million honey bees and turning the energy site into an unlikely pollinator habitat. The project pairs renewable power generation with beekeeping, and coverage highlights it as an example of solar sites being used to support declining bee populations alongside clean energy production.
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German energy company RWE has commissioned a new 9.5-MW solar farm in the state of Hesse. The project adds to RWE's growing renewables portfolio as Germany continues its push to expand solar capacity and cut reliance on fossil fuels. Energy industry outlets reported the startup, highlighting the utility's ongoing investment in photovoltaic plants across the country.
- 8Researchers work to restore native grasses on solar farms▼Research powers up to help native grasses take root on solar farms
University of Alberta researchers are developing methods to help native grasses establish themselves on solar farm sites, pairing renewable energy infrastructure with native plant restoration. The work aims to make solar projects more environmentally beneficial by supporting groundcover beneath and around panels. It highlights growing interest in combining clean energy development with land stewardship.
- 9Farming and solar energy projects show promise in Arkansas▼Promise seen in mixing farming, solar energy production projects
Combining agriculture with solar energy production is drawing interest as a way to use land for both crops, livestock and power generation. In Arkansas, observers see promise in these dual-use projects, though details on specific farms, timelines or scale remain limited in early coverage of the idea.
- 10Cleveland to turn two city landfills into solar sites▼Cleveland to install solar on two city-owned landfills
Cleveland is moving to install solar panels on two landfills it owns, putting unused city land to work generating renewable energy. The plan was reported by Solar Power World and adds Cleveland to a growing list of US cities converting brownfield and landfill sites into solar farms. Landfills are often ideal for such projects because they are large, open and hard to develop otherwise.
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Residents of Clinton County, Michigan are once again debating a proposed solar farm in their community. The project has divided locals, with supporters pointing to the economic and clean energy benefits, while opponents raise concerns about land use and the impact on farmland and property values. The renewed discussion comes as officials weigh the plan's future.
- 12Creator rebuts anti-solar meme over farmland use▼Creator rebuts anti-solar meme, says US cattle farms drain water, and can share land with panels
A creator is pushing back against an anti-solar meme circulating online, arguing that US cattle farming consumes far more water than solar power and that panels can share grazing land rather than compete with agriculture. The rebuttal has become part of a wider debate over whether renewable energy projects threaten farmland and rural livelihoods.
- 13Kent County approves 25-acre solar farm despite opposition▼Kent County Levy Court passes 25-acre solar farm despite some public opposition
Kent County's Levy Court in Delaware has approved plans for a 25-acre solar farm, a decision that went ahead despite objections from some local residents. The project adds to growing renewable energy development in the state. Supporters see it as a step toward cleaner energy, while opponents raised concerns about land use and the farm's impact on the community.
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Construction of the Barkham solar farm is set to begin in November, according to BBC reporting. The project marks a step forward for renewable energy development in the area, with work on site expected to get underway next month. Local interest centres on what the build will mean for the surrounding community and the wider push to expand solar power capacity.
- 15Jefferson County committee approves Watertown solar farm▼Jefferson County committee approves Watertown solar farm, despite City of Watertown opposition
A Jefferson County committee has approved a solar farm project in Watertown, Wisconsin, moving it forward despite formal opposition from the City of Watertown. Local officials backing the project cite renewable energy development, while city leaders have objected to the plan. The approval sets up continued tension between the county and the city over the project's fate.
- 16Korean Solar Firm Returns to Cheyenne With 140MW Farm Plan▼Meet Project Wrangler: Korean solar company returns to Cheyenne pitching 140MW farm
A South Korean solar company has returned to Cheyenne, Wyoming, pitching a 140-megawatt solar farm under the name Project Wrangler. The proposal marks a renewed push by the firm to build in the area, and local coverage is drawing attention to what a project of that scale could mean for the city's energy landscape and economy.