Tag: solar power

  • Old Bridge officials: Community solar power project on former Global Landfill site a ‘win-win’

    Old Bridge officials: Community solar power project on former Global Landfill site a ‘win-win’

    OLD BRIDGE – The township has approved a community solar power project on the former Global Landfill site. “For years the site has been dormant,” Township Planner Veena Sawant said. “A developer came forward with a good idea.” AC Power LLC, N.Y., is the designated developer for the site. The developer presented its proposal at…

  • SOLUTIONS: Solar Power Breakthrough

    SOLUTIONS: Solar Power Breakthrough

    By Huck Fairman A recent online piece announced what sounds like a significant solar power breakthrough. Until now solar power has had some drawbacks, but a recent development could take solar power to new heights of eco-harmony, while also being kind to our wallets. This is the benefit of perovskite solar cells. Perovskite is a…

  • Area towns support community solar projects

    Area towns support community solar projects

    Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Clean Energy Act of 2018, directing the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to establish a community solar program. This allows commercial real estate owners to rent their roof space to house solar facilities that power their community. The state is currently in the second year of a three-year…