Hampton School District has broken ground on a new 2,052-panel solar array that will occupy five acres. Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) of North Little Rock will be developing the 770 kilowatt single-axis tracking array. TPI will own and operate the…
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Centerpoint School District Goes 100 Percent Solar with New Power Plant
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleCenterpoint School District, located in Amity, will be going 100 percent solar with a new solar power plant. The district has partnered with Scenic Hill Solar to develop and build a 1 MW DC solar power plant that will produce…
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SWAEC Dedicates New Solar Power Facility in Texarkana
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA new solar power facility has been unveiled in Southwest Arkansas. On Monday, Sept. 28, the Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative (SWAEC) dedicated its new C. Wayne Whitaker Solar Power Generation Facility, named after SWAEC manager Wayne Whitaker, who is set…
For most of its history, solar power hasn’t been seen as real competition by the fossil fuel industry. It was always too expensive to get a real foothold. But now prices for solar have fallen so far, it’s become one…
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Scenic Hill Solar Developing Power Plant for Fountain Lake School District
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA Central Arkansas school district is developing a solar power plant to provide a majority of its electricity needs. Scenic Hill Solar will be developing the solar power plant for Fountain Lake School District, located in Hot Springs. The company…
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Ask Renewable Rayna: Solar Versus Wind as an Energy Source
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOne of the best ways to save money on your electricity bills while reducing your impact on the environment is to install a renewable energy system on your property. Often, your choice will be between solar and wind energy. If…
Arkansan native Jenna Denney with Today’s Power, Inc. was recently recognized on the “Women in Industry” list by The Communications Group. Denney is the marketing and public relations coordinator for the renewable energy company. In her role, Denney is responsible…
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Today’s Power Completes Installation of Solar Array in Paris
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleParis, France may be the City of Light, but Paris, Ark. is now the City of Solar. Today’s Power Inc. has completed the installation of a 1.5 megawatt (MW) solar array for the City of Paris, which is expected to…
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One-of-a-Kind Solar Project in Jonesboro Combines Two Technologies Plus Battery Storage
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleIn Northeast Arkansas, two agricultural operations set in motion a one-of-a-kind solar project that will enable them to reap savings for decades. Southland Gin and Delta Farms have partnered with Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) and Craighead Electric Cooperative on a…
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RMEC, Today’s Power Unveil New Solar Array in Mena
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleRich Mountain Electric Cooperative (RMEC) is the latest Arkansas electric cooperative to go solar. The Mena-based cooperative has partnered with Today’s Power Inc. (TPI) on a 1-megawatt (MW) solar array to supply electricity for local members. The array, which features…