(Frank Morris–Harvest Public Media) It’s called agrivoltaics—the coexistance of solar farming with production agriculture. As solar farming spreads radidly, it’s consuming valuable farm land in some instances. But in more and more cases, livestock are being allowed to graze and roam under higher placed solar panels. A site north of Lawrence, Kansas is one example …
Category: Solar Energy in Oklahoma
Regulators approve Wyoming’s biggest solar farm to be built on 6 sections of land
The biggest solar power project proposed in Wyoming got the green light this week from state regulators. The $1.2 billion solar farm, with more than 1.2 million panels and occupying 3,845 acres or more than 6 full sections of land south of Cheyenne, will be built by Enbridge Inc. of Canada. Approval came …
Second solar plant powering city operations in Hot Springs, Arkansas
A second solar plant has become operational for the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas. It’s a continued effort by the city to eventually power 100% of its operations with renewable energy. The second solar plant means about 50% of the operations are being supplied by the solar power. “It’s all about Arkansas,” said Pat …
OGE helps dedicate solar panel for Norman school
Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) and Irving Middle School in Norman Public Schools District recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the school’s new, onsite solar panel installation and outdoor classroom. Designed in collaboration with Irving Middle School’s Students for Solar club and funded by the electric company, this pilot project helps …
Attorney General joins utility in warning consumers of solar scams
Attorney General Gentner Drummond and OG&E are partnering to warn Oklahomans about scams involving solar energy equipment and services. Drummond encouraged Oklahomans to remain vigilant in protecting themselves against phone scams. “Fraudsters are always finding new ways to separate unsuspecting individuals from their money, and this latest phone scam is no exception,” he said. “Oklahomans should …
$1.2 billion solar farm to be built near Cheyenne, Wyoming
A billion dollar solar farm is in the works of southeast Wyoming. Actually, the estimated price is $1.2 billion and it will consist of 1.2 million panels to product electricity for out-of-state firms. The Enbridge project is called the Cowboy Solar Project and it will take up 5,400 acres of ranchland and take up …
Energy briefs
** The Biden administration is expected to announce new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles this week, extending Trump-era policies aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing. ** Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown is joining Sen. Joe Manchin to back a resolution to repeal rules allowing some Chinese-made battery parts to qualify for U.S. electric vehicle tax credits. ** A federal judge denies …
Denver University expects to have 100% of electricity provided by solar power in 3 years
The University of Denver’s push to become more focused on green energy should make the University solar-powered within three years. The school hopes to have 100% of its electricity on the campus powered from solar farms in surrounding counties and from new solar panels installed on campus buildings. The Colorado Sun reported DU plans …
US to get more electricity from solar and wind in next few years
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects electricity generation will grow by about 3% in 2024 and 1% in 2025. Renewable energy sources—chiefly solar—will supply most of that growth. EIA expects electricity from solar, wind, and hydropower combined to account for 22% of total U.S. generation in 2024, increasing to 24% …
Energy briefs
** The body of the last missing construction worker killed in the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March has been recovered, officials announced Tuesday as demolition crews prepared to use explosives in the ongoing cleanup effort. ** The nation’s largest public utility is moving ahead with a plan for a new natural …