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What is Community Solar & How Does it Work?

What is Community Solar & How Does it Work?

When the idea of going solar comes to mind, many people are concerned about the cost and challenges of installing solar equipment on their homes, properties, or businesses. It may seem like transitioning to solar is only for those with vast resources. Not true! With...

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I Have Land But No Money To Build, What Should I Do?

I Have Land But No Money To Build, What Should I Do?

As demand for renewable energy grows nationwide, solar developers are on the hunt for parcels of land to house community solar farms. For many landowners looking for a way to leverage income with their land without pouring valuable resources into developing it,...

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What is a Safe Distance to Live From a Solar Farm?

What is a Safe Distance to Live From a Solar Farm?

Understanding Solar Farms: Solar farms, also known as solar power plants or solar arrays, are large-scale installations that capture sunlight and convert it into electricity through the use of photovoltaic (PV) panels. These solar panels generate electricity without...

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How Long Do Solar Farms Last?

How Long Do Solar Farms Last?

Solar farms have the potential to provide clean, renewable energy for several years with minimal maintenance. In fact, some solar farms from the 1980s are still going strong. With the right design, installation, and care, solar developers can provide community solar...

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How Long Does it Take to Build a Solar Farm?

How Long Does it Take to Build a Solar Farm?

Several states, including New York, are moving away from fossil fuels and embracing the sustainability of solar farms—and with good reason. For end-users, such as homeowners, renters, businesses, and municipalities, solar farms offer subscribers an exceptional...

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What are the Solar Farm Land Requirements?

What are the Solar Farm Land Requirements?

Leasing land for a solar farm is a great way to make additional income while helping your local community reap the benefits of renewable solar energy. From reducing electric bills, fighting climate change, and sustaining the environment, solar farms are fast becoming...

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What is a Solar Farm and How Does It Work?

What is a Solar Farm and How Does It Work?

When we harness the power of the sun, we begin to break away from our dependency on dangerous, finite fossil-fuel-based energy sources. Active and passive solar energy are both clean, renewable forms of energy capable of making a meaningful difference in our world....

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Leasing Land for Solar Farm: Your Ultimate Guide

Leasing Land for Solar Farm: Your Ultimate Guide

As the need and desire for renewable energy grows nationwide, government incentives have made it easier for landowners and developers to work together to create sustainable solar farms. By leasing land to solar developers, landowners can receive long-term passive...

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U.S. Light Energy and Standard Solar Host National Grid CEO and President At Sugar Hill Community Solar Farm

What Makes a Great Community Solar Site?

At U.S. Light Energy, we are consistently reviewing landowner submitted properties to see if they are viable candidates for a community solar project. As we review those, we consider a wide variety of factors, some of which can be difficult for landowners to gauge,...

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