Wind, solar power face a common foe — creative local governments

We calculated restrictions on wind and solar energy projects by looking at the restrictions states and counties imposed on their development.
Yahoo

Solar farms face an uphill battle in Lexington. ‘Agricultural economy at risk.’

Private companies want to build solar farms in Fayette County, but they can’t. There are no local laws prohibiting solar farms in Lexington. There are also no laws allowing them. Silicon Ranch, a ...
Orlando Sentinel

Commentary: Solar power resilient in face of storms

As Floridians, we know hurricane season brings more than just heavy winds and flooding rains — it threatens our power grid and energy security. With natural disasters growing in intensity, it’s clear ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Space solar farms promise 'clean power everywhere' beyond net zero goals

Researchers affiliated with King’s College London have published a new modeling study showing that space-based solar power ...
KTVB

Solar incentives face major changes as federal tax credits end and state reimbursement rate cuts are on horizon

BOISE, Idaho — Nearly 20,000 homes across Idaho have solar panels lining their roofs, according to Idaho Power. But major policy changes threaten to make installations less affordable for future ...
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Rochester solar users face new fees, raising the question: Is solar worth it?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nov. 8—ROCHESTER — Evin Lantz installed a solar array on his home in 2023 to offset energy consumption of his electrical vehicle.