Two failed bidders have questioned whether some of the approved projects would ever be built or achieve the promised benefits.
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Maine’s first multitown solar project nears completion
The 4-megawatt project will provide power to municipal buildings in Topsham, Rangeley, Dover-Foxcroft, Rockland, Vassalboro and the Vassalboro Community School.
Solar wins big in project selection to advance Maine’s clean energy goals
The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved contracts Tuesday for 17 renewable power projects as part of the state’s effort to reduce fossil fuel consumption and advance climate goals.
Boston firm acquires 10 Maine community solar projects
Nexamp Inc. said it purchased the projects, each with a generating capacity of 5 megawatts, from Dimension Renewable Energy of Atlanta.
Solar farm on 42 acres touted as ‘benefiting Mainers’ approved off Augusta’s Civic Center Drive
A 2.5-megawatt, approximately 8,000-panel, solar farm would provide electricity to an unnamed Maine business, officials said.
Investment firm proposes $100 million trio of solar projects for Maine
The proposal offers further proof of Maine’s growing appeal as a location for solar energy farms.
Solar energy farm subscribers in Maine can get a break on electric bills
A Boston-based solar energy developer that’s planning to build 3 solar farms in Maine has begun a marketing campaign offering CMP customers a 15% credit.
Maine Voices: Large-scale solar development rush must strike delicate balance
As projects attract investment, the risk to natural areas is high, but with careful planning, so is the reward of clean energy and good jobs.
Irish solar developer’s projects in Maine attract $100 million investment
Projects being built by Dublin-based BNRG Renewables and Dirigo Solar LLC in Portland are only the first phase of three large endeavors planned to come online by 2024.
Cape green-lights new solar panel project
The array will provide more than three-quarters of the municipality’s electrical needs, and save the town $900,000 over the lifetime of the project.