Photo of the Month: November 2013 

We recently completed this 50 kW solar array for a grain farmer in Logan County, KY. Farmers and small, rural businesses are eligible for a solar grant from the USDA, which is now accepting grant applications. See details below.

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Attention: TVA Re-Opening Green Power Providers on January 1st!

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Get Solar On-the-Go!

 

Solar On-the-Go at Warner Park Nature Center's birthday party last month.

 

LightWave Solar offers Portable Solar Power Banks that use the sun's power where and when it's needed most: power outages, camping, tailgating, weddings, trade shows, farm maintenance, etc.

 

Solar power bank customers, Bruce and Claudia Roberson, of Butterfly Hill Ranch in Gordonsville, TN, have two units that they will use on their 80 acre cattle farm. 

 

"We need a flexible and mobile power source to tend to our herd fast and easily, especially in emergencies," says Mr. Roberson. 

 

In addition, they will be able to power their freezer and refrigerator stocked with beef when the power goes out. 

 

The solar power bank is eligible for a 30% tax credit, and existing LightWave Solar customers receive a 10% discount!   

 

LightWave Solar sells the SolarLand Power Bank because of its durability, reduced battery charge time of 3.5 hours, higher power output and cost effectiveness. 

 

We rent the Solar Power Bank as well!

 

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USDA Now Accepting Applications for Solar Grants

Eric Wooldridge of Bells Bend Neighborhood Farms was approved for a grant this year.

USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant for agricultural producers and small rural businesses covers up to 25% of the cost of a solar installation.  The local office is now accepting applications! 

"We anticipate funding levels under REAP for 2014 to be at or higher than last year, so applications have a stronger chance of receiving awards than previous years," says Will Dodson, Energy Director at USDA, Rural Development in Tennessee.

The application deadline has not been announced, but it is likely to be early next year. Contact us for details, and let us get started with your solar project and grant application. We take care of all grant paperwork!  

A farm grant lunch and learn will be held next month in Hopkinsville, KY! Click here for info.

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Join us for the Tennessee Solar Energy Industries Association (TenneSEIA) Annual Meeting and Solar Champion Award Reception in Nashville.

Gain insight from local and national industry leaders, hear from TVA and socialize with fellow solar advocates. Your presence is a vote of support for solar in Tennessee!

The Solar Stakeholders Meeting begins at 2:00pm & the Solar Champion Award Reception begins at 4:30pm. The fee to attend one or both events is $30. Use discount code FREE if you are a TenneSEIA member, government, public or elected official.

Attend to show your support for Tennessee's solar industry! 

Wed., Nov. 20 from 2-7pm

Baker Donelson Center

211 Commerce St, Suite 800
Nashville, TN 37201

Go here for event details and to RSVP!  

Last year TenneSEIA awarded Ted Wampler of Wampler's Sausage the Solar Champion Award!  Attend on Nov 20 to meet this year's winner.