Solar Development

Follow the journey of solar projects from concept to completion. This archive covers permitting, siting, construction, community engagement, and technology—offering a transparent look at how responsible solar development delivers long‑term benefits for customers, landowners, and local communities.

The Spring Equinox: A Turning Point Humans Have Celebrated for Millennia — and Why It Matters for Solar Today

March 20, 2026

Each March, the Northern Hemisphere reaches a quiet but powerful milestone: the spring (vernal) equinox. It’s the moment when day and night are nearly equal in length, marking winter’s end and the beginning of spring. We experience it as a line in the calendar but it’s also a key turning point for solar.
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The Truth About Noise from Solar Farms: What Communities Need to Know

January 5, 2026

Are solar farms noisy neighbors? Our experts from PureSky look into all the parts of a solar farm that could possibly make noise.
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PureSky Energy Surpasses 200 Megawatts of Operational Solar Projects

December 30, 2025

PureSky Energy, a leading developer and operator of community solar and renewable energy projects, announced today that it has officially surpassed 200 megawatts (MW) of operational solar projects.
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PureSky’s Falmouth Solar Projects Receive Broad Support at Town Meeting

November 18, 2025

Falmouth, MA — November 17, 2025 — PureSky Energy is proud to announce that its three new solar projects on the site of the Cape Cod Country Club have passed another significant milestone at the Falmouth Representative Town Meeting. More than two-thirds of Falmouth town meeting members voted to authorize the Town to accept the land donation and grant it decision-making authority to enter into a long-term lease and other agreements to develop, operate, and manage solar energy facilities and related projects. Under this proposal, the land will remain part of the Falmouth community. PureSky will donate the property to…
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“Solar Only Works When It’s Sunny.”: Myth vs. Reality

October 14, 2025

The phrase “solar only works when it’s sunny” sounds reasonable enough — until you look at the data. It’s one of those ideas that feels true because it fits our intuition, not because it reflects the world. When most people picture solar power, they imagine a bright, cloudless desert sky: Phoenix, maybe, or Nevada. But that image is misleading. Solar panels generate electricity from light, not heat, and light still reaches the Earth — and your rooftop — even on cloudy or snowy days. In fact, some of the countries leading the world in solar generation are anything but sunny paradises. Germany,…
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Why the Myth That Solar Is Too Expensive Still Sticks Around

October 6, 2025

You’ve probably heard it: solar is too expensive. It’s a phrase that still floats around dinner tables, news comments, and local meetings — even as the facts have changed completely. Today, solar is one of the most affordable sources of electricity on the planet. In many regions, it beats fossil fuels on cost alone. So why does this old idea persist? The short answer: history moves faster than perception. The long answer takes us through a mix of outdated information, psychology, and the slow churn of policy and access. The Ghost of Solar’s Past: Outdated Data and Perceptions In the 1970s, solar was a…
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Cape Cod Commission Approves PureSky’s Plans for Three Solar Projects in Falmouth

September 22, 2025

PureSky Energy received approval for the plans of three solar projects in Falmouth.
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Transforming Underused Land into a Source of Local Solar Power

June 24, 2025

Not all land needs to be prime real estate to hold value. Across the U.S., underused or overlooked spaces—like capped landfills, vacant fields, and former industrial sites—are being given new life through community solar projects. At PureSky Energy, we’re proud to help transform these idle spaces into powerful engines of clean, local energy.
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What Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions Actually Tell Us – Even in Clean Energy

June 2, 2025

By Molly McCready
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What to Expect During Solar Farm Construction

September 16, 2024

Solar farm construction involves several stages, each designed to ensure that the project is completed efficiently and with minimal environmental impact. Here’s an overview of the key steps:
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