Minnesota approves one of its largest single-site solar projects
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved two solar projects totaling 475 MW of capacity, one of which is one of the largest single-site solar installations ever approved in the state.
Solar manufacturer closes 45X tax credit transfer
The sale of the 2025 45X tax credits supports Heliene’s manufacturing buildout in Minnesota.
Midwest Solar Expo rebrands to Intersolar & Energy Storage North American Midwest
Rebranded as IESNA Midwest, the annual event will be Intersolar’s first Midwestern show.
Minnesota saves community solar program
A debate to repeal of one of the country’s most successful community solar programs offers a window into other states’ battles to implement similar programs.
Minnesota solar industry mourns loss of its five-star general
The late Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, a primary backer of the state’s community-solar law and zero-carbon requirement, took clean energy to pioneering new heights.
Midwest solar industry seeks broader support
Intersolar and Energy Storage North America held its first Midwest show June 9 to June 11, where solar leaders discussed the success and lessons learned from this year’s legislative session, among other topics affecting the solar industry.
Heliene celebrates opening of solar module manufacturing facility in Minnesota
The new manufacturing line in Rogers, Minn. has been operational since April and has an annual capacity of 500 MW, bringing the company’s U.S. annual capacity to 1.3 GW of solar modules.
Building not your average dream home: High performance
This series describes the process of designing and building a sustainable home, which is passing tests for airtightness and proved to retain heat in winter. But the Xcel stumbling block has yet to be overcome.
Minnesota’s automated solar permitting bill stagnates as deadline approaches
With Minnesota’s permitting process hindering rooftop solar growth, a bill to adopt automated solar permitting lingers in the state house.
Minnesota legislation aims to sunset community solar program
One of the first states to establish a community solar law is now considering, through Senate bill 2855, to end the program in 2028. Proponents of the program say that rolling it back would eliminate savings and drive energy costs higher.
