The project, using 10,500 bifacial solar panels, is scheduled for completion in 2021.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine’s renewable-energy industry gets a double shot in the arm
Major new solar and offshore wind projects help position us as a hub to start, grow and maintain energy businesses.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
$190 million solar project proposed in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton
If the Three Corners Solar Project in Unity Township, Benton and Clinton is approved by the Maine Public Utilities Commission and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, construction could begin in 2021.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Large-scale solar project in Oakland set for construction this year
Encore Renewable Energy of Vermont is planning a 5-megawatt array designed to generate enough power to meet the annual demand of 10,000 homes.
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Maine’s clean-energy progress stopped cold by coronavirus
Risk of infection stalls near-term growth for rooftop solar, heat pumps and energy audits and could slow momentum on the state’s climate fight.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Portland council endorses solar initiative with 8-0 vote
The city estimates it could save $500,000 a year by joining the state’s first renewable energy consortium, which was made possible by legislation that allows municipalities and businesses to receive cash credits for using solar energy.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth contract could offset 70% of energy needs with solar
The proposal would save about $100,000 a year- around 40% – on the town’s energy bill, says the town’s finance director.
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Solar collective could provide Portland with cheaper, cleaner electricity
A city official estimates that joining a consortium with other large-scale electricity users, such as L.L. Bean and Nestle Waters, could save the city roughly $500,000 a year.
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Yarmouth committee recommends purchase of ‘remote’ solar energy
The move would mean less risk to the town and more cost savings.