Mississippi Community Says: ‘yes, in My Backyard' to Solar
Solar Builder Magazine 5:36 pm on May 15, 2024
Clearloop partnered with Panola County for the three-phase solar project, enhancing aesthetics and community relations. They overcame NIMBYism by fostering trust through education and outreach, emphasizing economic impacts over climate change debates. Silicon Ranch will manage the projects post-development for a sustainable relationship with Panola County.
- Community Engagement: Overcame local opposition by engaging and educating on solar benefits.
- Partnership Establishment: Clearloop partnered with Silicon Ranch for project development and operation.
- Multi-Phase Development: Three projects in Panola County, focusing on community integration and job creation.
- Sustainability Outreach: Emphasized long-term value to the community over climate change discussions.
- Economic Opportunities: Highlighted solar projects as an avenue for economic development and job creation within communities.
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