Stitt Solar in Rogers has officially been named a SunPower Elite Dealer. SunPower is a leading solar provider with patented high-quality solar energy systems. In 2020, Stitt Solar became the first SunPower authorized dealer in Arkansas. To achieve this new…
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Caddo Mountain Spring Water Plans $24M Bottling Facility in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCaddo Mountain Spring Water is working with RPPY Architects on a design for a premium water bottling facility at its spring/artesian source water property in Arkansas. The initial 140,000- SF facility plan incorporates eco-friendly sustainability features and will utilize the…
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Ozarks Electric, Springdale Public Schools and Today’s Power Break Ground on New Solar Project
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOzarks Electric Cooperative along with Springdale Public Schools and Today’s Power broke ground on a new 2.38 megawatt solar project near Sonora Middle School in Springdale on Wednesday. According to Ozarks Electric, the project will employ single-axis tracking technology that…
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USDA Program to Deploy Renewable Energy Infrastructure to Rural Towns
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffUSDA Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will make up to $10 million available to help residents of rural towns develop renewable energy projects that will help cut energy costs and contribute to the nationwide…
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Construction on 135 MW Conway Solar Project Set to Begin in March
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSolar energy company Lightsource bp has closed on a $533 million multi-project financing package and will soon mobilize construction on its 135 megawatt (dc) Conway Solar project located near Happy, Arkansas, approximately 55 miles northeast of Little Rock. Lightsource bp…
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Pulaski County Judge Announces Re-election Campaign
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPulaski County Judge Barry Hyde confirmed Thursday that he will campaign for re-election, seeking a fourth term in 2022. “We are making a difference in the quality of life in Pulaski County and our citizens know it,” Hyde said in…
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How Arkansans Can Power Property Values with Solar
by Greg Bradleyby Greg BradleyNatural wood elements. Fiber board siding. Outdoor kitchens. How can we tell the difference between short-lived décor trends and sound property investments? It can be difficult to pull the trigger on big-ticket home projects, especially if they involve somewhat newer…
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Ask Renewable Rayna: How to Explore Careers in Solar Power
Workforce development is a concept proposed in reaction to the economic impact inflicted by COVID-19 on our job market. Over the last year, more than two out of every five households experienced a job or income loss, with the majority…
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Ozark Mountain School District to Invest in Solar Project
by Emily Beirneby Emily BeirneThe Ozark Mountain School District began the process of constructing a 625-kilowatt solar system off of Highway 65 in St. Joe on June 17, 2021. The invested project will be capable of generating over 1,000,000 kWh per year. “Investing in…
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Texas Energy Company Developing $64 Million Solar Farm in Arkansas
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA 137-megawatt solar farm is in development in Arkansas. Orbital Solar Services, a division of Houston, Texas-based Orbital Energy Group, has won an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to develop the solar farm. Orbital did not specify where the…