Lost Generation: Solar Power Shines Bright as Coal Plants Prepare to Retire
New solar plants will help offset the loss of the two coal plants, which are set to close in 2028 and 2030. read more >
New solar plants will help offset the loss of the two coal plants, which are set to close in 2028 and 2030. read more >
The company, led by CEO Bill Halter, a former Arkansas lieutenant governor, was named the magazine’s top solar contractor in Arkansas and the 12th largest commercial solar developer in the United States. read more >
Scenic Hill Solar of Little Rock will create the state’s largest commercial solar project for the University of Arkansas System. read more >
Recent legislation changing Arkansas’ solar power policy has solar developers scrambling. read more >
Developers say it's the largest commercial and industrial solar project in Arkansas history, and one of the largest microgrid projects ever in the U.S. read more >
Last week, Scenic Hill Solar CEO Bill Halter announced a major initiative to make Arkansas a center of solar power that is “American Made, Arkansas Built.” read more >
The collaborative initiative aims to advance domestic solar technology and to position Arkansas for national leadership in the industry. read more >
The 1.1-megawatt power array is part of a public-private partnership. read more >
A Commerce Department investigation that threatens the development of the solar energy industry raises concerns about U.S. energy independence. read more >
A U.S. investigation into Asian solar panel exports has stalled two of Entergy Arkansas’ largest sun projects. read more >
The ruling upholds the net metering rate structure and reverses the authority of utilities to impose a grid charge. read more >
With $30.1 million raised, Tempus USF LLC of Little Rock tops Arkansas Business’ list of the largest private investment offerings ranked by total investment amount sold. read more >
The 750-kilowatt solar power plant is expected to supply electricity for 98% of city government operations. read more >
The incoming CEO of Today’s Power Inc, attorney Derek Dyson, will have some extra cash — $23.35 million — to apply to his initiatives after he takes over Jan. 1. read more >
Bill Halter is hardly the face of Maybelline, but he’s looking good in the wake of L’Oréal USA’s announcement last month that it has reached carbon-neutral operations in the United States. read more >
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 >
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 >
The North Little Rock Wastewater Utility has hooked up to its own solar power array and is poised to get about 20% of its electricity load from the 850-kilowatt plant. read more >
Bank OZK broke ground Thursday on its $6 million solar power plant that will power its Little Rock headquarters and 40 other locations. read more >
More solar customers — seeking independence and self-reliance — are requesting storage batteries for their systems. read more >
