Tag: solar
Weight, dawn-to-dusk demands pose challenges to electrifying farm vehicles
As electric vehicles become more commonplace and affordable, it begs the question when will electric tractors and other farm equipment become a reality in ag states like Ohio? Major manufacturers like John Deere and Kubota are working up prototypes, but there are still many challenges ahead.
First Solar breaks ground on new Ohio solar panel plant
The country's largest manufacturer of solar panels broke ground on its third production facility in northwest Ohio. First Solar's new plant will bring the company’s total annual stateside production capacity up to 6 GW, which the company claims will make it more competitive with China.
Listening session webinar for siting solar in Pa. set for Aug....
A panel including representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will discuss how utility-scale solar can and should be integrated into farmland.
Fossil fuel use falls in 2020, while renewables hit all-time high
Fossil fuel consumption was at its lowest level in 30 years in 2020, while energy consumption from renewables hit a record high. While 2020 was not a normal year, the data point to a changing U.S. energy landscape.
Solar farm and battery storage proposed in Marion County
The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a local public hearing Sept. 28 regarding a proposal to build a 100 megawatt solar farm in Marion County. The project would cover about 970 acres and include a 20 MW battery storage system.
Hearing set for 325 MW solar farm in Union County
The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a local public hearing regarding AEUG Union Solar, LLC’s proposal to build a 325 megawatt solar farm, in Union County. The project would cover about 2,013 acres within a 3,355-acre project area, in Washington and York townships.
Two more solar projects get green light in Ohio
The Ohio Power Siting Board approved applications for two more solar projects during its July 15 meeting. Within the last month, the board has approved 877 megawatts of solar energy to be constructed in the state.
Solar grazing could be big opportunity for farmers
As solar sites grow in size and number in Ohio and Pennsylvania, it could be a new business opportunity for sheep farmers. But it's an opportunity that comes with many strings attached.
Public hearing set for Champaign County solar project
An in-person hearing is scheduled Aug. 19 for a 144 megawatt solar farm planned for Champaign County. The project, proposed by Clearview Solar I, LLC, would be located 1,075 acres within a 1,195 project area in Adams Township.
Hearing set for proposed 101 MW solar farm in Wood County
An in-person hearing is set at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 for a 101 megawatt solar farm planned for Wood County. It's one of five hearings set for this summer for 875 MW in proposed solar projects in Ohio.
