Solar projects bring larger economic gains to smaller communities, study shows
Solar projects bring larger economic gains to smaller communities, study shows
Great Lakes Echo

By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira

A recent study examines how solar projects could be planned in ways that benefit rural communities without significantly increasing electricity costs.

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Solar projects bring larger economic gains to smaller communities, study shows
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