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Stories About Solar Energy

4 Technologies Reducing Industrial Energy and Water Waste
4 Technologies Reducing Industrial Energy and Water Waste
Online Exclusives
June 19, 2019
This Treatment Plant's Solar Power System Follows the Sun to Maximize Kilowatt-Hour Production
This Treatment Plant's Solar Power System Follows the Sun to Maximize Kilowatt-Hour Production
Editorial
June 17, 2019

A solar power array in a small Nebraska city is aimed at fulfilling the entire electricity demand at the wastewater treatment plant
A California City Tries Different Approaches to Renewable Energy. Here Are the Two That Produced.
A California City Tries Different Approaches to Renewable Energy. Here Are the Two That Produced.
Editorial
April 17, 2019

Sonoma Water has tried a variety of renewable and carbon-free energy sources. Solar energy and hydropower have proven successful.
A Small Solar Power System Is a Perfect Fit for a Village in Illinois
A Small Solar Power System Is a Perfect Fit for a Village in Illinois
Editorial
December 17, 2018

A central Illinois village proves that a water or wastewater plant solar energy project doesn’t have to be big to be economically viable.
Converting Sludge to Useful Biosolids
Converting Sludge to Useful Biosolids
Videos
June 14, 2018

This solar-powered sludge dryer puts the sun to work for your plant
Turning Open Plant Property Into Renewable Energy on the Cheap
Turning Open Plant Property Into Renewable Energy on the Cheap
Editorial
November 13, 2017
A New Mexico town arranges to receive a major supply of renewable energy with no upfront investment and no responsibility for system operations.
Mixing Mastery
Mixing Mastery
Editorial
May 19, 2014
Solar-powered mixers help a small lagoon treatment plant meet BOD and TSS limits, solve short-circuiting problems and minimize nuisance odors.
More Than Sunshine
More Than Sunshine
Editorial
March 17, 2014
Solar energy provides most of the energy for the Rifle water reclaim plant, while operators’ innovations cut down electricity consumption.
Tricks of the Trade
Tricks of the Trade
Editorial
March 11, 2014
A Massachusetts water utility applies innovative financing to complete a cost-saving solar energy project with no increase in rates.
Shining Example
Shining Example
Editorial
February 13, 2014
Sacramento uses solar arrays at drinking water treatment plants to offset energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.