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”
Category Archives: Solar
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”
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”
Letter to the editor: Solar energy is bringing the power to Illinois
Journal-Courier | March 24 Southern Illinois is expanding its local energy leadership, a testament to its economic development vision. EDP Renewables North America recently announced the completion of two solar projects generating 250 megawatts of clean energy. Hickory and Wolf Run Solar Parks will produce enough electricity to power 62,800 average Illinois homes and supportContinueContinue reading “Letter to the editor: Solar energy is bringing the power to Illinois”
Illinois recognized as 4th in country for solar energy capacity
Yahoo!news | Gabriella Morando, March 14 ILLINOIS (WCIA) — 2024 was a banner year for solar energy, both across the country and in Illinois. Experts hope that momentum continues beyond National Solar Appreciation Day, on Friday, to have an impact far into the future. The Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) said that Illinois is rankedContinueContinue reading “Illinois recognized as 4th in country for solar energy capacity”
Iowa wind, solar power can revitalize us with more jobs and extra income | Opinion
Des Moines Register | Rand Fisher, February 16, 2025 It’s time for Iowa to commit to a ‘forward-focused, all-of-the-above energy strategy’ for the benefit of our economy, communities and one another. Iowa is an energy leader and has seized success by being proactive and evolving with new technology. As energy demand in the state increases,ContinueContinue reading “Iowa wind, solar power can revitalize us with more jobs and extra income | Opinion”
Ohio’s Solar Revolution: How renewable energy is changing the rules of the game
tododisca | January 18, 2025 Ohio is stepping into the spotlight as a leader in renewable energy, with massive solar projects like the Union Solar Farm and Fox Squirrel Solar Farm driving a clean energy revolution. These projects are not just about sustainability—they’re transforming local economies and communities in ways that go beyond the environment.ContinueContinue reading “Ohio’s Solar Revolution: How renewable energy is changing the rules of the game”
SolarBank Sparks Solar Surge: A Bright Future for U.S. Renewable Energy
Carbon Credits | Saptakee S., January 28, 2025 Solar energy is experiencing a remarkable surge in the U.S., driven by significant new installations and strong policy support. This growth is largely due to developers completing projects in the last year and opening new opportunities in 2025. Amid this surge, SolarBank, a leading North American solarContinueContinue reading “SolarBank Sparks Solar Surge: A Bright Future for U.S. Renewable Energy”
Rural America Is Already on Board with Clean Energy
NRDC | Shelia Hu, January 16, 2025 In Cleveland, solar arrays are rising over former landfills. Down in the state’s rural Highland County, farmers are experimenting with agrovoltaics, blending sheep and energy production. And the largest solar project east of the Mississippi, built by Ohio labor unions, just came online as of the last few weeks.ContinueContinue reading “Rural America Is Already on Board with Clean Energy”
Farmers deserve freedom to make own choices
Journal Gazette | Daniel Straka, December 26, 2024 As members of the Land and Liberty Coalition, we are proud to stand with farmers and landowners in their right to choose how to use their land. Across the nation, many farmers are exploring options such as leasing portions of their land to solar energy production, offeringContinueContinue reading “Farmers deserve freedom to make own choices”