HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

‘Community solar’ catching rays off Hwy. 20

Written June 21st, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Drivers on Highway 20 east of Albany have noticed the pilings for photovoltaic solar panels going in near the corner of Cox Creek Lane.


Solar power plant proposed in South Linn

Written July 20th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

A worldwide company is proposing to build a solar energy farm covering 2.5 square miles in south Linn County. I’m surprised there hasn’t been more news coverage of what would be the first new power plant in these parts. So let me give it a try.


 
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