Vernon Reporter | Judith Ruiz-Branch, July 6 A 100-megawatt solar project in rural Polk County set to begin operating this year has a unique focus on investments in youth. Developers said the Apple River Solar Project will be able to power about 26,000 homes and offset CO2 emissions by nearly 130,000 metric tons, the equivalent of takingContinueContinue reading “Wisconsin solar project invests in rural youth, community”
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Tariffs threaten renewable energy development and rural economies
Center for Rural Affairs | Mallory Trope, June 5 Despite record-high wind and solar generation, the U.S. renewable energy sector faces uncertainty. Tariffs and potential repeals of federal funding are creating roadblocks to the further buildout of energy projects. Wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects have helped revitalize rural communities by creating jobs, generatingContinueContinue reading “Tariffs threaten renewable energy development and rural economies”
Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant
Corridor Business Journal | Richard Pratt, July 2 Despite the ongoing federal debates about the future of renewable energy tax credits, representatives of Nordex USA were all smiles Tuesday as they celebrated the reopening of the company’s wind turbine production facility in West Branch. Production at the new facility, with more than 100 workers alreadyContinueContinue reading “Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant”
Opinion | Repealing clean energy investments would hurt Michigan businesses, workers
Bridge Michigan | Dennis Aguirre, June 17 As president of Iron Workers Local 25, representing over 5,000 active and retired iron workers across the state of Michigan, I’ve seen an American manufacturing renaissance thanks to federal clean energy tax credits. New factories are sprouting up across the state, creating good jobs building the clean energyContinueContinue reading “Opinion | Repealing clean energy investments would hurt Michigan businesses, workers”
Wind Energy Continues State’s Economic Growth
Building Indiana | Carla Dempsey, June 10 The wind energy sector in Indiana has been churning for less than two decades, but the industry is already producing major economic results for the state. Nearly $11 billion was invested into land-based wind energy nationwide in 2023 alone, according to the Department of Energy. It isn’t hard toContinueContinue reading “Wind Energy Continues State’s Economic Growth”
Southwest WI a hotbed for clean energy
Public News Service | Judith Ruiz-Branch, June 10 Southwest Wisconsin is seeing a surge in clean energy, emerging as a hotbed for large-scale renewable projects proponents said are economically benefiting the community. About 10% of Wisconsin’s electricity is from renewable sources. The industry employs about 6,500 people and invests $15.5 million a year in property, state and localContinueContinue reading “Southwest WI a hotbed for clean energy”
Wisconsin’s first large-scale energy storage project is up and running
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Rick Barrett, June 3 Wisconsin’s first large-scale energy storage project, the Paris Solar-Battery Park in Kenosha County, is now providing power to the grid. It’s comprised of around 12,000 lithium-ion batteries collectively capable of powering more than 130,000 homes for up to four hours, according to We Energies. On sunny days,ContinueContinue reading “Wisconsin’s first large-scale energy storage project is up and running”
Heliene opens 500-MW solar panel assembly facility in Minneapolis area
Solar Power World | Kelly Pickerel, June 2 Heliene officially cut the ribbon on its new solar module assemble facility in Rogers, Minnesota. The 500-MW site has been operational since April 29. Heliene also operates two panel assembly lines in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, with a capacity of 800 MW. The company’s total U.S. manufacturing capacity isContinueContinue reading “Heliene opens 500-MW solar panel assembly facility in Minneapolis area”
Column: Transmission project increases energy grid reliability in Minnesota
DL-Online | Cora Hoffer, May 30 DETROIT LAKES — A newly approved transmission line project will add thousands of megawatts (MW) to Minnesota’s energy grid, improving energy reliability and efficiency across the state. In April, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Xcel Energy’s Minnesota Energy Connection (MEC) transmission project. The project consists of a 174-mile, 345-kilovoltContinueContinue reading “Column: Transmission project increases energy grid reliability in Minnesota”
Xcel lets loose a small army of hungry sheep to keep its solar farm in order
Star Tribune | Walker Orenstein, May 29 CLEAR LAKE, MINN. — Sheep clambered out of a trailer, rushed down a ramp and spilled into a field of knee-high grass covered by rows of solar panels. Some leaped as they exited, joining the chorus of bleats and laughter from the humans watching. The animals deployed ThursdayContinueContinue reading “Xcel lets loose a small army of hungry sheep to keep its solar farm in order”