Cracks in the clouds over solar energy

Upcoming legislation may provide (somewhat) smoother permitting process for developers

By: Steven Yannacone

Outlets: NH Business Review

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 866

Last Updated: 1 day, 17 hours ago

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When commercial businesses think of the challenges of solar power, they usually think of cloudy days and the winter season. Energy developers might think of the interconnection backlog. But businesses also face a more literal on-the-ground challenge: alteration of terrain and stormwater permitting.

That may sound strange, because earthmoving impacts of ground-mounted solar are relatively slight. Additionally, the runoff from solar panels is presumed under the law to meet water quality standards. So why the …

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