This rural area is slowly turning into a massive power hub
This rural area is slowly turning into a massive power hub This scene captures a striking contrast between traditional village life and large-scale solar development.
On February 27, 2024, OCED announced $366 million in ERA awards to 17 community-driven projects across 20 states and 30 tribal nations to help rural communities accelerate their clean energy transitio...
This rural area is slowly turning into a massive power hub This scene captures a striking contrast between traditional village life and large-scale solar development.
While urban centers have dominated early clean energy adoption, rural communities across the U.S. are stepping into the spotlight in 2025. With ample land, strong solar potential, and new federal funding
Created by the Department of Energy''s (DOE''s) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), the ERA program prioritizes investments in solar energy, microgrids, battery energy storage
Solar energy is leading the way, with much of the new development occurring on farmland and in rural communities. It has the potential to be a financial opportunity for landowners, yet it can
Building enough solar farms, wind turbines and battery banks to keep the lights on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year would consume absurd amounts of land and cost exorbitant amounts
The adoption of solar energy in rural areas has become a pivotal approach for promoting progress across various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Rural areas, particularly in
Solar deployment can look similar in many places, but every farm is different. NREL helps farmers and others navigate the challenges and complexities of implementing agrivoltaics in
From the implementation of solar microgrids in remote villages to the use of solar-powered irrigation systems for agricultural development, and even the transformation of healthcare centers
Find eligible sites for community solar and resilience center projects in your local area with the map tool below. Eligible sites are publicly owned or community oriented institutional facilities with existing
A new agrivoltaic project in California will incorporate solar grazing as well as renewable energy production and storage.