Solar developers hope customers will be patient, as the industry and utilities work through growing pains.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council approves authorizing lease for solar farm at airport
The terms of the lease for the farm at Robert LaFleur Airport include an initial payment to the city of $250,000 and an additional payment of the same amount once it becomes operational.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Belgrade extends moratorium again on solar, wind farms and other developments
Moratorium is meant to give the Planning Board time to update the town’s outdated subdivision ordinance and draft amendments to guide future commercial projects.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
New solar project in Farmington approved, changes to another denied
Once operational, the Clearwater Solar Partners project will provide a number of environmental benefits and the electrical power produced will be used locally.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Mainers face double-digit shock in 2022 electricity supply rates
Experts say the expected increase is primarily a result of rising prices for natural gas. Maine’s solar policies also could increase rates in the coming years.
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New Sharon voters approve measure to set limits on commercial solar energy systems
The ordinance is for solar only, a change from the first ordinance proposed.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Winslow planners approve 28-acre solar project
The project off Cushman Road is one of three solar farms in Winslow either under construction or in the approval process.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta approves rules to shield new solar projects from public view
New city rules require solar developments be less visible by requiring fencing, plantings or other methods. The changes are in response to concerns that existing solar projects are not aesthetically pleasing.
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ReVision Energy teams up for 13 solar projects in Maine
The projects will produce enough energy to power about 4,500 homes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta Planning Board approves solar development rule changes aimed at aesthetics
Changes meant to address concerns about the appearance of commercial solar farms endorsed by solar project developers