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Protect Crops, Farm the Sun: What Agri-PV Can Do for You 2560 1440 Sunzaun
Protect Crops, Farm the Sun: What Agri-PV Can Do for You

Farmers today are under increasing pressure from rising operational costs and a changing climate, both of which threaten the viability of owner-operated farms. At the same time, the growing demand for food and the renewable energy…

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Putting Farmers First: Insights from the Solar Farm Summit 911 671 Sunzaun
Putting Farmers First: Insights from the Solar Farm Summit

The 2025 Solar Farm Summit in Chicago brought together farmers, developers, researchers, state officials and industry leaders. Some came as curious explorers, others as passionate advocates, but all shared an interest in how solar and farming…

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Vertical Solar Is Changing the Game: Smarter Design, Real Results for Commercial Projects 512 288 Sunzaun
Vertical Solar Is Changing the Game: Smarter Design, Real Results for Commercial Projects

What if your business or facility could generate solar power all day long—even in snow-heavy regions, tight urban sites, or areas with limited rooftop availability? That’s exactly what vertical solar installations are making possible. In a…

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Sunzaun CEO Interview | Clean Power Hour 336 333 Sunzaun
Sunzaun CEO Interview | Clean Power Hour

“Everybody was just asking for incentives, […] but I’m like, […] you should stop talking about incentives. How about the idea that if you don’t do agrivoltaics, you won’t have the biomass yield you need in…

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Art to Inspire: Visions for the Next Generations at Hamilton Elementary School 2560 1226 Sunzaun
Art to Inspire: Visions for the Next Generations at Hamilton Elementary School

In the heart of Novato’s Hamilton community, a vibrant mural sits above a set of windows, now brightening the library walls at Hamilton Elementary School. This piece does more than decorate a wall; it reveals a…

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When it Comes to Land Use, Solar Power Outshines Corn 618 626 Sunzaun
When it Comes to Land Use, Solar Power Outshines Corn

A recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and featured in Anthropocene Magazine delivers a compelling message: when it comes to using land to produce energy, solar power significantly outperforms corn-based bioenergy.…

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Sunzaun on Track: Vertical Bifacial Solar PV for Railways 1024 1024 Sunzaun
Sunzaun on Track: Vertical Bifacial Solar PV for Railways

As railroads intersect countries and connect cities, they offer a unique opportunity for energy generation. Vertical bifacial solar systems are well-suited to turn these corridors into high-efficiency, low-footprint power sources—without interfering with train operations or requiring…

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From Runways to Renewables: Vertical Solar Power at US Airports 512 288 Sunzaun
From Runways to Renewables: Vertical Solar Power at US Airports

As the world intensifies efforts to reduce carbon emissions and embrace renewable energy, the role of airports in this transition is often overlooked. Traditionally seen as major energy consumers due to the constant demands of air…

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Why Vertical Bifacial Panels Along Canals Could Be a Game-Changer 1021 571 Sunzaun
Why Vertical Bifacial Panels Along Canals Could Be a Game-Changer

Solar energy systems are evolving—not just in what they’re made of but also in how and where they’re installed. One innovative approach gaining attention is using vertical bifacial solar panels on the sides of irrigation canals.…

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