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The Potential of Solar
As our region faces GROWING ENERGY DEMANDS, we must look at all resources. The sun provides an abundant source of energy.
It’s as simple as catching the sun’s rays, with a little help from technology. Our video below will help you understand how it works and safely operates.
Cleaner Energy
Zero-Emitting Energy Generation
Solar power is clean. Producing electricity with solar panels generates zero emissions, protecting the air we breathe and the water we drink from harmful emissions and pollution. Solar energy can also replace dirtier fossil fuels to reduce overall emissions from energy generation and mitigate impacts to the climate.
Cost-Effective
The Cheapest Way to Produce New Electricity
Solar is cost effective because the cost of the fuel source (the sun) is free. As the price of solar panels has gone down, the cost of solar electricity has significantly decreased. In fact, solar energy is currently the lowest cost way to produce electricity, nearly half the cost of natural gas.
Support Local Agriculture
Landowners benefit from participating in solar projects. Landowners receive revenue in the form of lease payments, land sales, and payments for easements.
Land Can be Returned to Productive Agricultural Use
Solar projects involve minimal land disturbance, allowing the land to be returned to productive agricultural use after the conclusion of the project, typically with more nutrient rich soil after forty years of rest.
Enhances and Protects the
Natural Environment
While the facility is in operation, we plant ground cover to attract natural, local pollinators, which helps the surrounding environment and farms. Our facilities use nonchemical weed management where possible.
