People & communities
The alpacas with a second job beneath solar panels
A New York farm’s experience reveals the people, grazing work and agreements behind a shared solar landscape.
People & communities
The people, agreements and everyday work behind shared solar projects.
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People & communities
Before a solar garden, listen to the people who will use it
A North Carolina student project places crop measurements alongside residents’ needs.
People & communities
100,000 solar roofs: the programme behind the number
A residential programme aims to add many small electricity producers. Its launch, intended tools and later publications tell us what the government is trying to achieve—and what still needs measuring.
People & communities
A solar roof in Israel: what government help can do
The 2026 campaign points homeowners towards information, planning tools and regulatory guidance. Turning that help into a working roof still requires a project-specific decision.
People & communities
Counting the work sheep could bring to a Michigan solar site
An MSU scenario explores grazing and vegetation management, with an important distinction between economic activity and farm profit.
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The neighbours who helped a shared roof become a solar project
Early agreements in Be'er Sheva and Karmiel reveal the organizing work behind apartment-building solar.
People & communities
Why Israel wants more solar roofs: a simple guide
From sunlight to the electricity network, here is how one roof fits into a much bigger plan.