Rural solar power mining

Can former mining land be used to generate solar energy?

While using former mining land to generate solar energy has long been discussed, this and five related sites are among the first projects to move forward in the coalfields of the central Appalachian Mountains, as well as nationally.

Is energy transition a viable economic opportunity for rural areas?

Economic potentials cannot be taken for granted, but need to be supported. Energy transition is increasingly regarded as a promising opportunity for the economic development of rural areas. This possibility is associated with the siting and (co-)ownership of decentralized (small-scale) renewable energy facilities.

Is mining the Sun a good idea?

Mining the Sun The Nature Conservancy’s Mining the Sun Initiative outlines the major potential for siting clean energy projects on mines and brownfields across the country. Due to contamination and other factors, these lands have limited development potential and might otherwise sit vacant.

Are rural areas a battleground for energy transitions?

In recent years, rural areas have become significant battlegrounds for the implementation of energy transitions.

Are renewables a viable option for rural communities in Scotland?

In contrast to Denmark, RD possibilities are articulated in Scotland by combining the path of commercial large-scale RE development with bottom-up approaches, to the benefit of rural areas. Concerning the latter, renewables are regarded as a means for greater local empowerment and the formation of social capital for rural communities.

How do mining communities benefit from existing infrastructure?

Mines and other industrial sites often have transmission access and other electric utility infrastructure nearby. There are usually roads, graded land and water infrastructure. Leveraging existing infrastructure can make the most of available assets and help lower costs. Mining communities have relied on mines as an economic driver.