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Arkansas Solar Industry Braces for Major Shift Under New Net-Metering Rules
After Sept. 30, the state’s rules for utility credits on newly interconnected solar-power systems will change. Credits will fall to about four-tenths of what existing system owners receive, and new restrictions will also go into effect. read more >
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Scenic Hill Leads 4 Arkansas Solar Companies in National Rankings
Scenic Hill installed 32,372 kilowatts of solar capacity in 2023, ranking 93rd overall among all companies in all facets of the solar industry nationwide. read more >
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Shine Solar Adds School On the Job
With a $250,000 investment, Shine set up its own electrical school with video and conferencing equipment so employees could attend virtually. read more >
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Biden’s Solar Support Is ‘Great News,’ Arkansans Say, With Caveats
Scenic Hill Solar CEO Bill Halter said the executive orders will eliminate a "self-inflicted wound" to domestic solar projects. read more >
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For Solar, A Threat Is Rising In the East
A U.S. investigation into Asian solar panel exports has stalled two of Entergy Arkansas’ largest sun projects. read more >
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Co-ops Blocking The Sun, PSC Told
The Arkansas Public Service Commission and lawmakers address the statewide dispute over plugging in. read more >
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Envirotech’s Osceola Move Came with Serendipitous Start
Two chance meetings in Utah, one with a solar energy executive and the other with an Arkansas senator’s daughter, led to the state getting on electric vehicle maker Envirotech Vehicles Inc.’s radar. read more >
Why Arkansas? Envirotech CEO Says Natural, Man-Made Resources Sparked Interest
Phillip Oldridge also discussed key players in the decision and the company's plans for its new facility. read more >
Scenic Hill Has View From Top of Solar Contractors List
Scenic Hill Solar of Little Rock is named Arkansas’ largest solar energy company on Solar Power World’s 10th annual Top Solar Contractors list. read more >
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Shine Ranks 34th on National List of Home Solar Contractors
When brothers Nick and Caleb Gorden formed Shine Solar of Rogers five years ago, they expected sunny days and some storms, but they didn’t expect to be on a national magazine’s list of the nation’s top residential rooftop solar installers. read more >
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Shine Solar’s Gorden Is Finalist for Entrepreneurship Award
Nick Gorden, chief executive officer of sun power provider Shine Solar of Rogers, is a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Southwest Award. read more >
Batteries Surging, But Arkansas Solar Leaders Feel Price Pressures
More solar customers — seeking independence and self-reliance — are requesting storage batteries for their systems. read more >
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Solar Finance Evolves as Big Player Arrives
With deep pockets and unmatched scale, Loanpal opens a planned 100-employee operation in Bentonville and is staffing up. read more >
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Arkansas and Energy: A Business Convergence
The stars, and particularly that fiery ball just 92 million miles from us, have aligned for Arkansas Business’ debut column on energy, a new monthly feature. read more >
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Shine Solar Adds Former Overstock.com Exec David Chidester
Shine Solar of Rogers is flexing its expansion muscles, announcing the hiring of former Overstock.com CFO David Chidester as its first CFO adviser. read more >
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COVID Relief Deal Bolsters Sun Power; Ozarks Electric Announces ‘Solar Park’
Solar power contractors in Arkansas are calling tax incentives and other provisions of the $900 billion COVID-19 relief plan a boost for the renewable power industry. read more >
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Will the Sun Set on Solar’s Tax Break?
Solar businesses fear the toll as U.S. tax credits, now 26%, are set to fall to 22% in 2021 and to 10% for commercial projects only in 2022, barring policy shifts. read more >
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List of Solar Leaders Includes Shine, Scenic Hill and Seal Solar
Three Arkansas solar companies are soaking up some recognition from Solar Power World, which listed Scenic Hill, Seal Solar and Shine Solar to its 2020 Top Solar Contractors list. read more >
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4 Years in Making, PSC Ruling Pleases the Solar Industry
Net-metering decision, with caveats, keeps credit equal to retail power rate. read more >
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Solar Jobs on the Line, Insiders Fear
With the coronavirus pandemic wreaking economic havoc, former Lt. Gov. Bill Halter fears a long-awaited state ruling on solar power policy could threaten $125 million in projects by his firm alone. read more >
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