Daily Energy Insider | Chris Galford October 20 A mix of solar power will come to the Midwest by mid-2026, as the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission voted this week to approve an Indiana Michigan Power plan to expand with four new solar plants. “These four Clean Energy Projects will diversify I&M’s energy mix, support reliability,ContinueContinue reading “Indiana Michigan Power wins regulatory approval for four new solar plants”
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Crops and solar intersect as Iowa’s first agrivoltaics project prepares to power up
The Gazette | Brittney J. Miller October 20 AMES — On Thursday’s chilly fall morning, the Alliant Energy Solar Farm at Iowa State University looked like any other solar farm. Thousands of panels stretched toward the heavens and fanned across the landscape, welcoming any rays of sun that might escape the overcast sky above. ButContinueContinue reading “Crops and solar intersect as Iowa’s first agrivoltaics project prepares to power up”
Two transmission lines in North Dakota part of new federal grid investment
Bismarck Tribune | Joey Harris October 19 Two transmission lines in North Dakota will receive millions in federal investment as part of a broad effort to improve the U.S. electric grid. The projects are part of the $3.5 billion federal Energy Department’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program which will fund 58 projects across the U.S.ContinueContinue reading “Two transmission lines in North Dakota part of new federal grid investment”
DOE Awards $50 Million to Minnesota Power to Increase Reliability and Resilience of Region’s Transmission Grid in Support of a Clean-Energy Future
Business Wire | October 18 DULUTH, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. Department of Energy today awarded a $50 million grant to Minnesota Power to modernize its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system so it is ready to expand to meet future energy needs while increasing the reliability and resilience of the regional grid. “Investments in transmission are critical toContinueContinue reading “DOE Awards $50 Million to Minnesota Power to Increase Reliability and Resilience of Region’s Transmission Grid in Support of a Clean-Energy Future”
Solar developers willing to adapt projects, pay neighbors
The Gazette | Erin Jordan October 13 Alliant Energy has shifted the location of solar farms to suit neighbors and pays “good neighbor” incentives to encourage open communication about projects. But the utility that’s in the midst of installing 400 megawatts of solar in Iowa also has found some Iowa counties with ordinances that leaveContinueContinue reading “Solar developers willing to adapt projects, pay neighbors”
The approved multistate wind-power transmission line will increase energy capacity for Missouri
AP News | Summer Ballentine October 12 COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Regulators on Thursday gave the go-ahead for a multistate wind-energy power line to provide the equivalent of four nuclear power plants’ worth of energy to Missouri consumers. At issue is the Grain Belt Express, a power line that will carry wind energy from Kansas across MissouriContinueContinue reading “The approved multistate wind-power transmission line will increase energy capacity for Missouri”
Climate Statement says Iowa needs more solar power to supplement wind
Radio Iowa | Grant Gerlock October 11 The latest Iowa Climate Statement signed by more than 200 scientists and researchers at Iowa colleges and universities says the state needs to invest more in solar power. Retired Iowa State University climate scientist Gene Takle says when wind is paired with solar, they tend to make upContinueContinue reading “Climate Statement says Iowa needs more solar power to supplement wind”
Explained: Optimizing Energy Generation In Hybrid Wind And Solar Systems – Advanced Strategies And Technologies
Solar Quarter | Mohan Gupta September 29 Hybrid energy systems that combine solar and wind power have become an attractive alternative as the globe gradually moves away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy sources to combat climate change. To increase the effectiveness of energy generation and grid stability, these hybrid systems take advantage ofContinueContinue reading “Explained: Optimizing Energy Generation In Hybrid Wind And Solar Systems – Advanced Strategies And Technologies”
CEJA legislation has boosted Illinois solar development over two years
Solar Builder | SB Staff September 27 The solar industry in Illinois is celebrating the second anniversary of a pivotal piece of legislation that has supercharged development. Two years after Illinois’ landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) was signed into law on Sept. 15, 2021, solar advocates and industry members are celebrating its success and theContinueContinue reading “CEJA legislation has boosted Illinois solar development over two years”
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: IOWA POLL ON CLEAN ENERGY
Iowa Business for Clean Energy | Interviews conducted December 2020 Poll Results: Executive Summary Poll Results: Top Lines The Iowa Business for Clean Energy released a new poll that found Iowans overwhelmingly support clean energy development in Iowa and believe it helps drive down the cost of energy. The poll, conducted by Nexus Polling, theContinueContinue reading “EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: IOWA POLL ON CLEAN ENERGY”