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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.
- 2Iowa farmers say USDA backed out of promised solar funding●Iowa farmers say USDA reneged on solar funding, leaving them the bill
Iowa farmers say the US Department of Agriculture has withdrawn solar funding it had promised, leaving them to cover project costs themselves. The claims, reported by the Des Moines Register, have raised concerns among rural producers who invested in renewable energy installations on the understanding they would be reimbursed. It adds to tensions over federal support for clean energy in farm country.
- 3Studies map microclimates under solar panels to aid native plants▼Studies map microclimates beneath solar panels to help native vegetation thrive in the shadow of renewable energy
Researchers are mapping the microclimates that form beneath solar panels, where shade, cooler temperatures and altered rainfall patterns create distinct growing conditions. The work aims to help native vegetation establish itself on solar farms, showing that renewable energy sites can double as habitat restoration projects. Scientists say understanding these shaded zones could guide how future installations are designed and planted, combining clean power generation with ecological benefits on the same land.
- 4Decommissioning to drive 23% of solar buildout in the 2040s▼Decommissioning to drive 23% of solar buildout in the 2040s, says Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie projects that replacing retired solar capacity will account for 23% of new solar buildout in the 2040s, marking a shift from pure capacity expansion to a market that includes repowering aging installations. The analysis highlights the growing role of decommissioning and site reuse as the first large generation of solar farms reaches the end of its operating life.
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Residents of Clinton County, Michigan are once again debating a proposed solar farm project, reviving a dispute that has previously divided the community. Local news outlet WILX reports on the renewed discussion, though specific details about the project's size, developer, or the current status of approvals were not provided. Opposition to large-scale solar developments typically centers on land use and property concerns, while supporters cite clean energy and revenue benefits.
- 6Neoen starts construction on 122MW solar portfolio in France▼Neoen starts construction on 122MW solar PV portfolio in France, including agriPV and FPV
French renewable energy developer Neoen has begun construction on a 122MW portfolio of solar photovoltaic projects in France. The portfolio includes agrivoltaic installations, which combine farming with solar generation, and floating photovoltaic arrays on water. The projects add to France's growing pipeline of dual-use solar capacity and mark a continued expansion of Neoen's domestic solar business.
- 7Kent 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.
- 8Parish approves permit for 200 MW solar farm in Ferriday●Parish approves permit application for 200 megawatt solar farm project in Ferriday
Concordia Parish officials have approved a permit application for a proposed 200-megawatt solar farm near Ferriday, Louisiana. The project would be a large-scale renewable energy development for the area, and local coverage highlights the parish's move to greenlight utility-scale solar. Details on the developer, timeline and site have not yet been widely reported.
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County commissioners have voted to reject a proposed solar energy project, according to a local news report. No details on the project's size, developer, or location were provided in the available coverage. Solar farm proposals have increasingly faced local opposition in recent years over land use, aesthetics, and agricultural concerns, and rejections by local boards are common outcomes.