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”
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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”
Just how many jobs and GDP dollars do US clean energy factories create?
Canary Media | Julian Spector, May 20 American manufacturing has already surged in the clean energy sector, bringing with it significant economic rewards. That’s the main takeaway from a census of U.S. clean energy factories, published today by the American Clean Power Association trade group. The report identifies 200 operating across 38 states as of early 2025. The production of solarContinueContinue reading “Just how many jobs and GDP dollars do US clean energy factories create?”
Opinion | More solar energy in Michigan will spark investment, job opportunities
Bridge Michigan | Peder Mewis, April 28 As Michigan navigates the evolving landscape of energy production, solar power stands out as a practical, commonsense solution that benefits the state’s economy, environment and energy reliability. A repeal of PA 233, as is intended by a bill making its way through the Legislature, would stall the benefitsContinueContinue reading “Opinion | More solar energy in Michigan will spark investment, job opportunities”
Clean energy in Minnesota is reliable, affordable and resilient
MinnPost | Gregg Mast and Lisa Jacobson, April 25 Minnesota doesn’t just talk about clean energy; we deliver results. The latest data shows we’re ahead of the curve and setting the pace for the rest of the Midwest. The newly released 2025 Minnesota Energy Factsheet, produced by Clean Energy Economy MN and the Business CouncilContinueContinue reading “Clean energy in Minnesota is reliable, affordable and resilient”
Report Shows Solar Aids Land and Health
Wisconsin Ag Connection | Jamie Martin, April 24 A recent analysis from Clean Wisconsin shows that large-scale solar farms built on traditional farmland can greatly improve local environmental and public health conditions. These farms replace intensive row crop farming, which is a major source of soil erosion and water contamination. Solar farms planted with perennialContinueContinue reading “Report Shows Solar Aids Land and Health”
Report: More MN electricity is clean and homegrown
Public News Service | Mike Moen, April 21 Minnesota is becoming less reliant on energy imports to power up homes and businesses. That’s a key finding in the latest summary of contributions from renewable sources. The 2025 fact sheet from Clean Energy Economy Minnesota shows the state imported just 11% of the total electricity it usedContinueContinue reading “Report: More MN electricity is clean and homegrown”
Wind energy projects provide local revenue | Opinion
Pontiac Daily Leader | Jeff Danielson, April 18 Illinois is a forward-thinking energy state. By being proactive and embracing cost-effective, sustainable energy sources, the state reaps substantial economic benefits and a reliable energy grid. Wind energy plays a significant role in realizing these benefits, contributing to the state’s goal of achieving clean energy sustainability. TheContinueContinue reading “Wind energy projects provide local revenue | Opinion”