REAP-funded Solar Projects Restrictions
Sector: Solar • Location: United States
Source: Solar Power World
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ceasing funding for solar and wind construction on farmland through internal programs. The USDA will no longer allow solar projects on prime American farmland to be funded by taxpayer dollars and will restrict the size of solar projects eligible for grants through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Ground-mount solar projects exceeding 50 kW o
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Solar, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Wind, Government
- Location
- United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Solar Power World
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Description | The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ceasing funding for solar and wind construction on farmland through internal programs. The USDA will no longer allow solar projects on prime American farmland to be funded by taxpayer dollars and will restrict the size of solar projects eligible for grants through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Ground-mount solar projects exceeding 50 kW or those without historical energy usage will not qualify for REAP grants. |
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Sector | Solar, Raw Materials, Power Generation (CCGT), Wind, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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