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New Mexico's Solar Project Aims to Boost Low-Income Access
10/3/2025
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- New Mexico's Cuidando Los Niños Community Solar Project, developed by Affordable Solar, began construction in February 2025.
- Part of a 35 megawatt portfolio reserving 50% of output for low-income households.
- Nationally, community solar installations fell 36% in the first half of 2025.
- Wisconsin lawmakers revise community solar law to expand local control and address rising costs; subscriber acquisition remains challenging.
