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Kevin Brehm and Joseph Goodman

Why US electric co-ops are opting for community-scale solar

April 6, 2016 by Kevin Brehm and Joseph Goodman Leave a Comment

America’s 900-plus rural electric cooperatives are spreading the word on how community-scale solar can save money, support communities, and diversify energy supplies.

Filed Under: Battery/Storage, Solar

5 reasons community-scale solar is a multi-GW market opportunity

March 23, 2016 by Kevin Brehm and Joseph Goodman Leave a Comment

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The US solar industry has enjoyed impressive growth of late, with strong forecasts for 2016, but it’s been a bumpy ride at times, thanks to unfavorable rulings and stock-market troubles.

Filed Under: Solar

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