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BLOGS
Insights and updates on solar redevelopment, sustainability practices, and the latest trends in renewable energy, written by our team of experts.


Beginning Construction: A Developer’s Playbook for the New Regime
What the new "beginning of construction" rules mean for solar developers, and how they should be adapting.
AC Power LLC
Aug 185 min read


NYSERDA’s Retail Energy Storage Program & What It Means for Landowners
New York's new energy storage program makes it possible for everyday landowners to host a grid‑scale battery, earn a predictable lease payment, and keep power flowing for neighbors during peak hours.
AC Power LLC
Jul 33 min read


A Municipal Roadmap to Preparing Brownfields, Superfund Sites, and Landfills for Solar Development
Tools and key considerations for communities developing brownfields, Superfund sites, and landfills into productive solar projects.
AC Power LLC
Mar 184 min read


Clearing the Air: The Truth Behind Common Brownfield Solar Myths
We separate fact from fiction on brownfield solar, tackling the top 10 myths that we hear most often.
AC Power LLC
Mar 55 min read


A Brief History of Solar Policy
We reflect on the major policy developments that have shaped the solar industry over the past half century.
AC Power LLC
Jan 158 min read


RE+flections: Three Key Trends Shaping Solar’s Future
Our Director of Development Engineering reflects on takeaways from the continent's largest renewable energy gathering.
Paul Foster
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Photovoltaic Recycling, Explained: Building Sustainability into Project Life Cycles
Photovoltaic recycling is constantly on the minds of folks across the industry. But what does that actually entail?
Isadora Muszkat
Sep 4, 20244 min read


The IRA at Two Years: What's Been Done and What's at Stake
The Inflation Reduction Act has catalyzed clean energy investments, but could uncertainties in the political landscape cloud its future?
AC Power LLC
Aug 21, 20246 min read


Solar Art Installations: Where Creativity Meets Sustainability
Architects, designers, and artists are embracing the promise of clean energy to create solar installations that both inspire and educate.
Chelsea Moore
Jul 23, 20245 min read


Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering, Explained
Net metering policies create pathways for compensation to consumers who want to make an investment to lessen their carbon footprint.
AC Power LLC
Feb 22, 20244 min read


The Energy Choice Is Yours: How ESCOs Differ from Community Solar
Unpack the difference between ESCOs and community solar projects and learn how AC Power empowers local energy consumption.
AC Power LLC
Feb 7, 20243 min read


Community Solar 101: How It Works and Who It Benefits
Community solar brings the promise of clean energy to the masses, regardless of their individual capacity to invest in solar infrastructure.
AC Power LLC
Jan 24, 20243 min read


Powering Up: Three Solar Trends to Watch in 2024
Our team of solar development experts weigh in on the industry trends they'll be watching in 2024.
AC Power LLC
Dec 20, 20234 min read


What Are PILOT Agreements and How Can They Help Solar Projects Soar?
PILOT agreements can be key to unlocking the economic potential of solar on previously disturbed sites.
Juliet Brooks
Nov 29, 20232 min read


When Does a Landfill Become a Brownfield?
Understanding when a landfill becomes a brownfield can be crucial for harnessing the vast potential of contaminated lands.
AC Power LLC
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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