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How oil giants Shell and BP are getting into agrivoltaics by combining solar energy with agricultural production

Through partnerships with solar energy developers, oil giants BP and Shell are investing in an emerging industry called agrivoltaics, which combines solar energy generation with agricultural activities such as sheep grazing, beekeeping and crop production. This multi-use land management strategy could help alleviate the tension between farmers and solar developers, Read more…

By ARE, ago

ARE Potluck

Want to eat good food and chat about renewables/sustainability in Laramie? Join the Alliance for Renewable Energy for a potluck this Thursday! All are welcome and we encourage you to bring family and friends. This is a great opportunity to learn more about ARE, recent renewable progress made in Laramie, Read more…

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HEINRICH, BRAUN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO SUPPORT AGRIVOLTAICS RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION

“Agrivoltaics keeps farmland in production, generates clean energy, and strengthens rural economies,” said Heinrich. “The systems offer producers a way to diversify their income and make their operations more resilient. I’m proud to be introducing this legislation alongside Senator Braun – to support agrivoltaics research and scale these systems on farmlands from Read more…

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Solar on Warehouses

Solar power is getting cheaper and more efficient all the time, and America should take advantage of untapped solar energy opportunities, including the billions of square feet of warehouse rooftops across the country.

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Wyoming REAP Webinar

On Feb. 15, the Alliance for Renewable Energy teamed up with the Wyoming solar installation company, Creative Energies, to host a webinar on the newly expanded Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that provides grants to rural small businesses and agricultural producers for renewable Read more…

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