Tag: solar power
Solar farms bring opportunities, land use questions for Pa. agriculture
In Pennsylvania, there are currently about 450 utility-scale solar projects under consideration. That brings up opportunities for farmers, but also questions about how solar development could affect the state’s agriculture.
Power siting board plans three solar hearings
The Ohio Power Siting Board has scheduled or rescheduled several local hearings for proposed solar energy projects.
Extension: Pa. farmers should be cautious about solar energy leases
While interest in leasing for solar development has ballooned recently in Pennsylvania, the industry is young, and landowners need to be cautious about getting involved.
Here comes the sun: Farmers consider solar leasing
Ohio isn't known for its sunny skies, but farmers across the state have been contacted by solar energy developers about leasing land for solar projects.
Siting board schedules hearing for March 14 on solar farm
A public hearing will be held to discuss a proposal to construct the second phase of a solar-powered electric generation facility in Hardin County.
Vinton Co. solar farm gets OK
The Ohio Power Siting Board Sept. 20 authorized Vinton Solar Energy LLC to construct a 1125-megawatt solar farm in Vinton County.
Wayne County farmers consider going solar
A Solar workshop at Ohio State's OARDC, Wooster, addressed concerns and advantages to installing solar panels on the farm.
Peel-and-stick solar cells thanks to Stanford University
GOLDEN, Colo. -- It may be possible soon to charge cell phones, change the tint on windows, or power small toys with peel-and-stick versions...
