Solar News of the Week 11.15
SunFarm Energy
Your local solar experts specializing in residential solar, battery storage, off-grid solutions, and EV charging.
This week we're highlighting the story of an 89-year-old woman who led the solar effort at her retirement community in Connecticut. We'll also explore the benefits of electric school buses and the growth of community solar.
FEATURED STORY: Community Organizing for Solar
The New York Times
A steadfast and determined member of a retirement home in Connecticut made it her mission to see her community install solar panels after learning of the high cost of electricity at the facility. After a tireless 5-year campaign and many headwinds later, solar panels will soon cover the parking lot. Read More >>
The New York Times
"There’s no better tool than an electric school bus fleet to sort of smooth those curves.” - Duncan McIntyre, CEO of Highlands Fleets?
A new effort in South Burlington VT is changing the game – and attitudes - on EV power generation. Rather than seeing EVs as a power suck on the grid, a new electric school bus program is using bus batteries to store excess renewable energy that can be returned to the grid when needed.?Read More >>
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CNET
Community solar is changing the game for people who cannot afford rooftop solar. Community solar works through a subscriber base of individuals who pay a set rate to receive energy from a nearby solar farm. As the program gains popularity across the nation, it’s also allowing electricity suppliers to even out the curves of production and demand. Read More >>
PV Magazine
A new renewable energy community is coming to Lakeland, Florida. The Myrtlebrook subdivision will include 77 homes with solar arrays and a microgrid that links together solar, battery storage, and smart appliances. The microgrid capability allows the neighborhood to build resiliency during outages and can operate independently from the main power grid. Read More >>