Otisfield moves toward commercial solar farm ordinance

Town officials to seek moratorium as they develop regulatory ordinance.

Maine’s prime farmland is being lost to solar. Is ‘dual use’ the answer?

Farmland, with its open fields, southern exposure and well-drained soils, is typically one of the easiest and cheapest places to put a solar project.

Solar industry, CMP reach settlement over connection delays

The agreement would require CMP to spend $700,000 in shareholders’ money to help speed grid connections.

Long delays throw shade on Maine’s community solar boom

Solar developers hope customers will be patient, as the industry and utilities work through growing pains.

New solar project in Farmington approved, changes to another denied

Once operational, the Clearwater Solar Partners project will provide a number of environmental benefits and the electrical power produced will be used locally.

Mainers face double-digit shock in 2022 electricity supply rates

Experts say the expected increase is primarily a result of rising prices for natural gas. Maine's solar policies also could increase rates in the coming years.

New Sharon voters approve measure to set limits on commercial solar energy systems

The ordinance is for solar only, a change from the first ordinance proposed.

Solar power company makes the cut

ReVision Energy teams up for 13 solar projects in Maine

The projects will produce enough energy to power about 4,500 homes.

Solar energy could power 40% of U.S. electricity by 2035

But a new federal report says it would require massive changes in U.S. policy and billions of dollars in federal investment to modernize the nation's electric grid.