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New Jersey Expands Community Solar, But You Have Better Options on Long Island

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has approved 3 gigawatts of state-run community solar expansion. The Garden State is transforming its energy sector with its Competitive Solar Incentive Program. This program seeks private partnerships for state-run projects, and it has already succeeded in attracting new infrastructure investment.

Will Solar Panels Work During a Long Island Power Outage?

No, standard solar panels won’t work during a Long Island power outage. For safety, PSEG LI requires that systems shut down automatically during a blackout. This prevents the problem of solar electricity feeding into the grid, which could endanger network equipment and technicians working on the lines.