Norway solar farm to benefit government, business

House votes to restore solar panel tariffs paused by Biden

The House voted Friday to reinstate tariffs on solar panel imports from several Southeast Asian countries.

Biden announces $80 million in solar power initiatives

The Department of Energy is set to spend $52 million on 19 solar projects across a dozen states, including $10 million from the infrastructure law, as well as $30 million on technologies that will help integrate solar electricity into the grid.

Soured on solar? Costs, technical delays dampen outlook in Maine

Community solar farms, which sprouted after a 2019 law went into effect, now face challenges including higher costs for Mainers and glitches in hooking up to the grid.

Mt. Blue gets more out of Souther Farm than just electricity

The USDA is investing more into renewable energy sources, such as the solar farm at Souther Farm in Livermore Falls. This solar farm not only benefits local schools by offsetting energy costs, but students are getting involved and learning more about renewable energy.

More Maine public schools get solar energy from Livermore Falls

The installation of an array on a farm in Livermore Falls, paid for by the federal government, will help power five public schools in the state.

State transportation officials vow better communication in wake of contentious interstate solar project in Augusta

Augusta city councilors say they weren't informed of the state's plans to install 8,000 solar modules on 15 acres of land at interstate exits in Augusta, but state officials say they would have been willing to hold a public hearing if there had been interest.

Large solar project to break ground in central Maine

The $200 million project, in the Kennebec County towns of Benton and Clinton, is expected to be completed in about a year.

Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts

While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state's role as a leader in fighting climate change.

Displeasure with solar projects at Interstate 95 interchanges prompts Augusta officials to seek additional regulations

City officials acknowledge the city's solar development rules don't apply to the state's under-construction solar farms, but say the highly visible projects have prompted many residents to have reservations about allowing too much solar development in Augusta.