PV-SMaRT Demonstrates Stormwater Benefits of Solar: Plains, GA

April 27, 2022 in Communities Author: Rebecca Heisel
flowers and solar panels

Photo courtesy of Jill Stuckey

The second case study is now available from a groundbreaking project to establish the first science-based stormwater and water quality standards for solar farms. The Great Plains Institute is helping lead the Photovoltaic Stormwater Management Research and Testing (PV-SMaRT) project along with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Fresh Energy, and the University of Minnesota. PV-SMaRT is funded by the US Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technology office. Continue reading »

Groundbreaking PV-SMaRT Project Publishes First Case Study: Ramsey, MN

March 21, 2022 in Communities Author: Rebecca Heisel
worker in habitat friendly solar

Photo courtesy of David Mulla

The first case study is now available from a groundbreaking project to establish the first science-based stormwater and water quality standards for solar farms. The Great Plains Institute is helping lead the Photovoltaic Stormwater Management Research and Testing (PV-SMaRT) project along with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Fresh Energy, and the University of Minnesota. PV-SMaRT is funded by the US Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technology office. Continue reading »