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US Community Solar Hits 10 GW Milestone
SolutionsApr 17

US Community Solar Hits 10 GW Milestone

America just crossed a major clean energy threshold with enough community solar to power millions of homes without a single rooftop panel. The milestone proves shared solar works, even as the industry navigates new growing pains.

Electrek2 min read
UK Solar Farm Seeks Investors for Community-Owned Battery
SolutionsMar 27

UK Solar Farm Seeks Investors for Community-Owned Battery

A British solar farm is inviting everyday people to invest in the UK's first community-owned battery storage system for just £100. The project could change how communities power themselves while earning returns on their investment.

PV Magazine2 min read
Community Solar Brings Jobs and Clean Energy to Rural America
SolutionsMar 12

Community Solar Brings Jobs and Clean Energy to Rural America

Solar company GenPro Energy Solutions is transforming rural communities by building solar farms that create local jobs, help farmers earn stable income, and give residents access to clean energy without installing rooftops panels.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
UK's First Community Solar Battery Raises $1.7M
Acts of KindnessMay 8

UK's First Community Solar Battery Raises $1.7M

A solar farm in Oxfordshire is adding battery storage funded entirely by everyday investors, creating a blueprint for community-owned clean energy across Britain. The project will power 300 more homes while funding local climate initiatives.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
Amazon Communities Trading Diesel Generators for Solar Power
Planet WinsApr 26

Amazon Communities Trading Diesel Generators for Solar Power

Indigenous villages deep in Brazil's Amazon rainforest are finally getting clean electricity after relying on polluting diesel fuel for generations. Solar panels and batteries are bringing power to remote communities that can't connect to the national grid.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
UK's First Community Solar Battery Raises 80% of £500K
Acts of KindnessMay 21

UK's First Community Solar Battery Raises 80% of £500K

Over 200 people have invested £440,000 to build the UK's first community-owned solar battery, turning unused sunshine into steady clean power for 300 homes. The project proves neighbors can pool their money to own the green energy revolution.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
California Community Solar Saves $6.5B, Skips Grid Delays
SolutionsApr 20

California Community Solar Saves $6.5B, Skips Grid Delays

California's community solar projects are bypassing decade-long grid delays while saving billions. These local energy solutions offer a faster path to clean power than waiting for massive infrastructure overhauls.

PV Magazine2 min read
288 Neighbors Build Australia's Largest Community Solar Farm
InnovationMar 27

288 Neighbors Build Australia's Largest Community Solar Farm

After 12 years of persistence, nearly 300 residents in Goulburn, Australia turned frustration with climate inaction into one of the country's largest community-owned solar farms. Their $5.5 million project now powers 500 homes and will help pay electricity bills for struggling neighbors.

ABC Australia3 min read
US Community Solar Hits 10 GW Despite Market Slowdown
Planet WinsApr 16

US Community Solar Hits 10 GW Despite Market Slowdown

America just crossed a major clean energy milestone, with community solar installations surpassing 10 gigawatts nationwide. The achievement shows the sector's resilience even as it navigates market challenges and prepares for a stronger 2026.

PV Magazine3 min read
Gloucestershire Votes Yes on Community Solar and Wind Farms
Planet WinsMar 27

Gloucestershire Votes Yes on Community Solar and Wind Farms

A UK county just approved a plan to build community-owned renewable energy farms that could shield residents from volatile fossil fuel prices. The cross-party initiative will identify public land perfect for wind turbines and solar panels.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Alex Honnold's Solar Foundation Lights Up Remote Communities
VideosMay 15

Alex Honnold's Solar Foundation Lights Up Remote Communities

The legendary climber who scaled El Capitan without ropes is now scaling another challenge: bringing solar power to remote communities worldwide. His foundation proves that protecting wild places starts with empowering the people who live there.

Grist2 min read
WA Wind and Solar Farms to Pay Local Communities
Planet WinsMar 4

WA Wind and Solar Farms to Pay Local Communities

Western Australia is introducing guidelines requiring renewable energy companies to pay host communities based on project size. Wind farms generating 2 gigawatts could contribute $1.75 million annually to local towns.

ABC Australia2 min read
180 Niger Communities Get 24-Hour Solar Power After 10 Years
Planet WinsMar 3

180 Niger Communities Get 24-Hour Solar Power After 10 Years

Over 180 communities in Niger State, Nigeria are now enjoying round-the-clock electricity for the first time in more than a decade, thanks to new solar mini-grids. The breakthrough also brought reliable power to hospitals, government buildings, and essential services across the state.

Punch Nigeria3 min read
South Korea Targets 2,500 Solar Villages by 2030
Planet WinsMar 25

South Korea Targets 2,500 Solar Villages by 2030

South Korea is helping 2,500 rural villages build their own solar power plants by 2030, turning idle land into shared income for entire communities. One village already uses its solar revenue to fund free lunches and a community bus.

PV Magazine3 min read
Quebec Solar Tender Gets 60% More Bids Than Expected
InnovationApr 17

Quebec Solar Tender Gets 60% More Bids Than Expected

Hydro-Quebec's call for solar projects attracted 481 MW of proposals when they only expected 300 MW, with Indigenous communities and local municipalities leading nearly half the submissions. Canada's solar boom is just getting started.

PV Magazine2 min read
Virginia Clears Path for Solar Farms After Years of Delays
SolutionsFeb 6

Virginia Clears Path for Solar Farms After Years of Delays

Virginia's legislature just passed groundbreaking solar siting reforms that balance clean energy goals with rural community concerns. After years of failed attempts and rising project rejections, the state is finally creating a framework that lets solar projects move forward while protecting local interests.

Inside Climate News3 min read
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SolutionsJan 20

New Jersey Town Cuts Energy Bills 45% With Solar Program

Middlesex, New Jersey residents can now slash their electricity bills by nearly half without installing a single solar panel. A new community solar partnership lets renters and homeowners alike tap into clean energy with zero upfront costs.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Solar Power Reaches 2,500 Kenyans and Northern Cheyenne Tribe
VideosFeb 5

Solar Power Reaches 2,500 Kenyans and Northern Cheyenne Tribe

Two new solar projects are bringing clean electricity to communities that never had reliable power before. From a buffalo management site on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation to a school serving 2,500 people in rural Kenya, solar energy is replacing diesel generators and lighting up lives.

CleanTechnica2 min read
US Small Solar Breaks Record With 1.9 GW in Q4 2025
Planet WinsMar 31

US Small Solar Breaks Record With 1.9 GW in Q4 2025

American homeowners and communities installed a record-breaking 1.9 gigawatts of small-scale solar panels in the final three months of 2025, marking the strongest quarter ever for distributed solar power. The surge reflects a growing shift toward clean energy that puts power generation right where people live and work.

Google News - Solar Power Record3 min read
Ohio's Floating Solar Arrays Cut Costs, Power Communities
Planet WinsMay 2

Ohio's Floating Solar Arrays Cut Costs, Power Communities

A reservoir in Lima, Ohio, is now home to 3,400 floating solar panels that will power the city's water treatment plant around the clock. The innovative approach saves farmland while slashing energy costs for residents.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read

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