Community Solar Archives | Page 2 of 46 | The Cool Down

A stack of solar panels resting on a wooden pallet with a wooden background.

Business

Solar industry faces massive roadblocks in Maine: 'It has now come to an end'

A close-up view of wind turbines over green fields and a forest under a blue sky.

Outdoors

Even on private land, the Pentagon is stalling wind power projects

A person connects a cable to a solar panel on a metal roof.

Tech

Energy expert breaks down the 'sudden emergence' of balcony solar panels in the US

A large solar farm surrounded by autumn foliage and power lines.

Home

California's solar industry faces policy defeat: 'Virtually ensures no projects'

Five sheep grazing on a solar farm.

Home

Farmers are pairing solar panels with livestock — and the results are turning heads

A field of plants undergoing crop failure.

Food

Farmers devastated as key crops suffer from sweltering temperatures: 'Under severe threat'

She wanted everyone to know how they can do it too, so she posted an explainer video on Instagram.

Home

Homeowner issues PSA after discovering way to slash her monthly electricity bill by nearly $800

School district that upgraded its energy management.

Business

School district reveals plan to save over $1 million with smart building upgrades

Technological advances such as the one discussed here are only furthering the potential for clean energy production.

Tech

Scientists develop system that could change the way solar panels are used

Many Americans have been facing skyrocketing electric bills due to rising demand from energy-hungry data centers powering AI models and cloud computing.

Business

Appalachian scientist speaks out on solution to skyrocketing price of electricity in America

Battery systems continued feeding electricity into the grid overnight, and even became the top power source before sunrise.

Tech

California achieves solar energy milestone during 44-hour period: 'Taking over before the sun rises'

An Australian farmer discovered the solar farm income is greater than he would get off agriculture in this area, with a 15% increase in gross revenue.

Tech

Farmer makes surprising discovery while testing sheep grazing alongside solar panels