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Law moving forward in Iowa that would ban solar on any land in state measured at minimal “corn suitability rating.”

A new bill in Iowa seeks to credit these waitlisted customers, but does not extend the tax credit that has spurred $5 million a year in private investment in the state.

The project will be developed by units of NextEra Energy Resources near Cedar Rapids and could enter service in late 2024.

Also starting up: Aussie startup claims a 25.54% silicon cell efficiency record, and Energy Vault exits startup status with a $1 billion offer.

The 127.5 MW Wapello Solar project almost doubles the state’s previously recorded installed solar capacity.

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