5 new community solar farms come online in Maine
Courtesy / Nautilus Solar Energy
A 7.3-MW Nautilus Solar Energy solar array in Farmingdale.
A New Jersey-based solar developer says it has recently flipped the switch on five community solar farms in Maine that together can supply up to 31.5 megawatts of electricity for subscribers.
The Nautilus Solar Energy projects range from a 4.8-MW array in Knox County to a 7.4-MW solar facility in Kennebec County. Three other solar farms are located in Cumberland, Somerset and York counties. All arrays came online by mid-July, but some were fully operational in late June.
“We are also thrilled to announce that there is more to come,” noted Eric LaMora, Nautilus’ community solar director, in a news release. "We will be opening additional community solar farms by year-end which will provide an affordable clean energy choice to even more Mainers.”
Community solar farms are an option for those who cannot have solar panels installed where they live.
"Community solar allows everyone to benefit from solar energy, even if they can’t put panels on a rooftop," according to a U.S. Department of Energy fact sheet.
"In areas where solar power is less expensive than traditionally generated electricity, consumers can save money on their monthly bills. If subscribers move to a new home within the same utility service territory or county, they can typically continue to benefit from their community solar share. Programs may also have options for selling or donating subscriptions"
More information about the new facilities is available here.
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New Community Solar Energy Project Announced For Bangor Maine.
UGE International Ltd., a leader in commercial and community solar, announces that it has reached the ‘Notice to Proceed’ milestone for a 2.9-megawatt ground-mount solar project in Bangor, Maine.
Community solar allows residents to benefit from 100% clean energy without the installation of panels. As rooftops are not required not only can home owners benefit but also renters and HOAs.
Customer subscriptions for the community solar project will be managed by Energywell, an energy technology company offering clean electricity and community solar products under its ThinkEnergy brand names. All energy produced by the projects will be used by local residents.
As stated ThinkEnergy is handling the community solar energy subscriptions for this project. Any Maine resident who has questions or would like to compare their current electricity rate with that of ThnkEnergy may enter their zip code here http://get.thinkenergy.com/ReduceElectricBill
The Notice to Proceed milestone indicates that financing for the project has closed, and all necessary permits and interconnection approvals for the project are in place.
The project is UGE’s largest community solar project to-date. It will be built on a vacant field in the outskirts of Bangor, Maine owned by Grant Realty.
“As a resident of Bangor and a local business owner, I am glad that we have been able to help bring the economic and environmental benefits of solar to this community,” said Michael Longo, founder of Grant Realty.
Michael Fallquist, CEO of Energywell states “We’re thrilled about our partnership with UGE in Maine. Their commitment to community solar growth is aligned with our mission to connect our existing residential customers with green, predictable, and energy savings products for years to come.”
For more information please call 207-800-0089.
New Community Solar Energy Project Announced For Bangor Maine.
UGE International Ltd., a leader in commercial and community solar, announces that it has reached the ‘Notice to Proceed’ milestone for a 2.9-megawatt ground-mount solar project in Bangor, Maine.
Community solar allows residents to benefit from 100% clean energy without the installation of panels. As rooftops are not required not only can home owners benefit but also renters and HOAs.
Customer subscriptions for the community solar project will be managed by Energywell, an energy technology company offering clean electricity and community solar products under its ThinkEnergy brand names. All energy produced by the projects will be used by local residents.
As stated ThinkEnergy is handling the community solar energy subscriptions for this project. Any Maine resident who has questions or would like to compare their current electricity rate with that of ThnkEnergy may enter their zip code here http://get.thinkenergy.com/ReduceElectricBill
The Notice to Proceed milestone indicates that financing for the project has closed, and all necessary permits and interconnection approvals for the project are in place.
The project is UGE’s largest community solar project to-date. It will be built on a vacant field in the outskirts of Bangor, Maine owned by Grant Realty.
“As a resident of Bangor and a local business owner, I am glad that we have been able to help bring the economic and environmental benefits of solar to this community,” said Michael Longo, founder of Grant Realty.
Michael Fallquist, CEO of Energywell states “We’re thrilled about our partnership with UGE in Maine. Their commitment to community solar growth is aligned with our mission to connect our existing residential customers with green, predictable, and energy savings products for years to come.”
For more information please call 207-800-0089.
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