Blogs

April 25, 2023

When It Comes to Large-Scale Solar, Show, Don't (Just) Tell

There's no substitute for a good visualization when it comes to demystifying large-scale solar development.

March 6, 2023

Plan Now to Overcome Reflexive Opposition to Large-Scale Solar

Reflexive opposition to large-scale solar projects is on the rise in many parts of the country. Start planning now to avoid the reactive trap.

Updated Large-Scale Solar Guidance from Solar@Scale

Is your community ready to have a conversation about large-scale solar development? Check out the new second edition of the Solar@Scale guidebook for a comprehensive discussion of local policies and actions that can affect the siting and design of community- and utility-scale solar facilities.

Visual Guide to Agrivoltaics and Wildlife-Friendly Solar

Agrivoltaics — or the placement of a solar energy system on the same parcel of land as agricultural production — and wildlife-friendly solar practices can help communities capture multiple benefits from large-scale solar development.

June 3, 2022

It’s Not Necessarily Solar vs. Agriculture

The topic of large-scale solar development in rural communities doesn't have to be controversial. Learn how local officials and developers can work together to clear up the misconception that these two land uses cannot co-exist.

Solar@Scale Webinar Series

Join APA and ICMA for a nine-part webinar series on how local government policies and actions affect large-scale solar development outcomes.

Solar@Scale: Opportunities for Planners to Act

A new guidebook from APA and ICMA highlights key opportunities for planners to help speed the decarbonization of the U.S. electricity grid by promoting context-sensitive large-scale solar development in the communities they serve.

Exploring Gaps in Guidance for Large-Scale Solar Development

The Solar@Scale team recently analyzed the existing literature on planning and zoning for large-scale solar development and identified some significant gaps.

Solar@Scale: Improving the Local Rules for Large-Scale Solar

APA has partnered with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) on Solar@Scale, a new U.S. Department of Energy-funded project to help realize the potential benefits of large-scale solar development for cities, counties, and special districts.