PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • February 13, 2021
After doing research and consulting a knowledgeable lawyer, we decided to partner with Blue Wave Solar to create a community solar array on our land. “Community solar” means that, though the panels are located on our land, others who don’t have the means or the space to install their own panels can benefit from the clean, renewable power generated on our farm. Because of this community solar project, we finally have the ability to farm this land the way we’ve always wanted to. We have an emotional attachment to and livelihood tied up in this farm. So it’s not all about the money, because I know we could probably make more money selling the property off to the highest bidder for a residential development. For us, it’s more about having a sustainable future for all of us. ~ Linda Fenderson, Saco