Randolph Solar: How Charlotte County will benefit
Increased tax revenue, hundreds of jobs and increased revenue to landowners – solar projects provide many direct and indirect economic benefits in a community. Community Benefits of Randolph Solar Increased local income during construction includes tens of millions spent on
Answering Your Neighbor’s Questions: Solar is Safe, Quiet, and Low-Impact
Answering Your Questions (And your neighbors' too!) We in the solar industry receive many questions about a solar facility’s components, how Utility-Scale solar will impact the surrounding communities, and what effects solar equipment technology might have on the environment. Today, we’re bringing you answers from the latest research on solar technology, installation processes, operations, and
Major Economic Impacts of Solar
Mangum Economic's New Report Richmond-based Mangum Economics has just released an in-depth analysis of the the fiscal impact of utility-scale solar facilities over projects’ 35-year lifetime. The detailed report examines factors driving solar development and how Virginia localities are impacted.
SHINE Continues to Prepare the Next Generation
SHINE Continues to be Great Since 2018, The Solar Hands-on Instructional Network of Excellence (SHINE) has worked with Southside Virginia Community College and solar developers like SolUnesco to educate, train, and secure jobs for a new generation of solar workers.
SHINE: an Immersive Solar Training Program
SHINE: Partnerships that Bridge Gaps The Solar Hands-On Instructional Network of Excellence (SHINE), is a public-private partnership dedicated to building innovative solar career pathways in Virginia. SHINE’s mission is to develop a qualified, diverse, equitable, and inclusive solar workforce, equip
Local Governments: What You Need to Know about Solar
The Opportunity At the 2019 SolSmart Virginia Local Government Solar Procurement Meeting on June 17, Francis Hodsoll joined five other presenters for a workshop focused on learning, sharing, and discussing solar procurement opportunities for local governments. Topics included green tariffs, non-utility procurement options, the