It looks like the rush to solar energy is slowing down as a lot of solar equipment providers and installers have gone belly up. Rising inflation and interest rates combined with a fall in demand have put solar companies in precarious financial states. According to a post by Solar Insure, a provider of solar-monitoring and warranty-protection services, there have been more … [Read more...]
Venango Township Schedules Special Meeting to Discuss Wilson Solar Project
Notice is hereby given that the Venango Township Board of Supervisors, Erie County, Pennsylvania, will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM, to discuss the status of the Wilson Solar project and pending litigation as well as any other business that comes before the Board. This meeting will be conducted in-person at the Venango Township Municipal … [Read more...]
Public Hearing Scheduled for Erie County Solar Energy Facilities Amendment
The Erie County Department of Planning & Community Development and the Erie County Planning Commission are proposing amendments to the Erie County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). The Solar Energy Facilities Amendment will add regulations for large scale solar energy facilities. The purpose is to promote the use of solar energy and to provide for the land … [Read more...]
Solar Power Has Dramatic Ups and Downs
How much solar power is actually being generated and pushed onto our electric grid? How reliable and steady is it? PJM Interconnection, the portion of the grid where our electricity comes from, has a helpful tool to look at the power generated by fuel type and over time. These graphs make it pretty clear, solar has a problem, unless you don't care about the night … [Read more...]
Wilson Solar Application May Not Have Been Rescinded
It is unclear whether or not the application for the solar project has, in fact, been rescinded. Since yesterday's statements, there has been no further confirmation of any kind from the township that this has taken place. When further statements or confirmation are available, we will update. … [Read more...]
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