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February 14, 2024
National Grid Renewables has begun construction on two solar PV projects in southern Minnesota, US. Both projects are connected to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market.
February 2, 2024
Xcel Energy has announced plans to construct 3.6GW of new renewable power generation capacity and 600MW of new storage facilities.
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October 17, 2023
After the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, growth of community solar is expected to accelerate due to federal and state-level laws.
September 25, 2023
Minnesota authorities have approved a plan submitted by Xcel Energy to expand the capacity of its Sherco Solar project to 710MW.
August 11, 2023
Xcel Energy is accepting bids for solar and battery storage projects to replace its Allen S. King coal-fired power plant in Minnesota.
May 24, 2023
The state of Minnesota has passed an US$80 million solar and energy storage incentive programme, including multiple programmes and policy changes.
March 3, 2022
A round-up of the latest news from the US solar market, including BayWa r.e. selling two plants to Eni New Energy US, Birch Creek scaling up its leadership and GSI purchasing 233MW of solar portfolio in five US states.
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September 23, 2021
Backed by a new heterojunction module factory in Florida and the expansion of its production plant in Minnesota, solar manufacturer Heliene is looking to take advantage of US policy support to meet increasing demand for American-made PV equipment. Jules Scully discusses the company’s growth plans with CEO Martin Pochtaruk.
September 9, 2021
Canadian solar company Heliene plans to invest US$21 million in a new module production line in Minnesota, taking its total manufacturing capacity up to 900MW.
June 12, 2019
Walmart has signed off on a new deal with US Solar to subscribe to 36 of US Solar's community solar gardens located across the state of Minnesota.

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