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Debunking Four Solar Farm Myths

Solar energy is positioned to become one of the most important pieces of America’s energy supply, especially as the Biden administration is transitioning the country from fossil fuels to renewable… Continue Reading Debunking Four Solar Farm Myths
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Farming the Countryside – A Podcast

Farming the Countryside Episode 224: The Opportunities and Challenges with Solar Leases Andrew McCrea, creator of the Farming the Countryside podcast, welcomed NLR Solar’s Nathan Fabrick and Clark Merritt on… Continue Reading Farming the Countryside – A Podcast
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Community Solar and Ohio’s HB450 Bill: What You Should Know

What is Community Solar? Community solar projects can be defined as solar projects, within a geographic area, in which the benefits of a solar project flow to multiple customers. These… Continue Reading Community Solar and Ohio’s HB450 Bill: What You Should Know
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5 Questions You Should Be Asking Before Leasing Your Property for Solar

So, you’re a landowner. And one day, out of the blue, you get a call from a company telling you they’re interested in leasing or purchasing your land to develop… Continue Reading 5 Questions You Should Be Asking Before Leasing Your Property for Solar
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Why Solar Stocks are Soaring

When Joe Biden was elected president and Democrats took control of Washington, many investors assumed the shift in leadership to those with a fonder view of renewable energy would push solar stocks sky-high. Continue Reading Why Solar Stocks are Soaring
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Back to Basics: How a Solar Farm Works

Solar energy is plentiful, an abundant resource that has enormous potential for the future. Solar makes up a relatively small portion of the overall energy production in the United States,… Continue Reading Back to Basics: How a Solar Farm Works
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Why are Substations Important?

Solar energy development is gaining ground in the United States, and with good reason. It provides clean energy and reduces the user’s carbon footprint. It makes sense that many landowners… Continue Reading Why are Substations Important?
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Could Solar Power Help Save the World?

You have probably heard politicians and climate change experts bemoaning the future of our planet. Many argue that humankind has waited too long to take action, and now there is… Continue Reading Could Solar Power Help Save the World?
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The Cost of Solar is Decreasing

Solar is more affordable, accessible, and prevalent than ever before. Its growth over the past dozen years has been staggering, from just 0.34 gigawatts (GW) in 2008 to more than… Continue Reading The Cost of Solar is Decreasing
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Energy Storage Investment Opportunities

There are a lot of misunderstandings out there regarding battery banks for energy storage. We’re here to put your concerns to rest and tell you about the energy storage investment… Continue Reading Energy Storage Investment Opportunities
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What Does Biden’s Plan Mean for Solar

Solar energy is happening…no doubt about it. Costs are coming down and once it makes sense economically, there is no reason for utilities not to embrace solar energy. Continue Reading What Does Biden’s Plan Mean for Solar
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How Much Land is Needed to Build a Solar Farm?

If you are like most landowners, the idea of solar development is somewhat new and you probably have some common questions about how the development process works. You’re not alone in this,… Continue Reading How Much Land is Needed to Build a Solar Farm?
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4 Keys to Getting Community Buy-In

President Biden was elected on promises that (among other things) he will launch a Clean Energy Revolution in the United States that would eventually help the country achieve the ambitious… Continue Reading 4 Keys to Getting Community Buy-In
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What is the Solar Site Exchange?

If you’re in the business of solar development, then you’re well aware of the challenges that come with finding a quality project site. Today’s marketplace for solar sites is complex.… Continue Reading What is the Solar Site Exchange?
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Benefits of Solar over Wind

Are you a landowner considering leasing your property to a renewable energy company? The two big players are solar and wind. Before you decide which option is right for you,… Continue Reading Benefits of Solar over Wind
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What Makes for a Good Solar Site

If you’re a landowner and a solar developer has expressed interest in leasing your property, you may be wondering why yours and not your neighbors? Here’s a quick cheat sheet… Continue Reading What Makes for a Good Solar Site
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