As I just wrote, a one-week cleantech tour (and semi-vacation) in the Netherlands put my “link drop” articles on hold for a bit, but I was saving stories along the way. After a couple of weeks, below is a massive list of non-CleanTechnica renewable energy, energy storage, climate, and other green stories … [continued]
With the National Football League season officially underway, yet another team has scored a renewable energy touchdown. This time it’s the Minnesota Vikings, and this one’s big […]
Students and staff at Winona Senior High School took environmental education to a new level with their determination to implement solar panels that would provide hands-on educational opportunities. With the help of a local contractor, they were able to not only plan the construction of the panels, but supplemental … [continued]
Happy campers abound now that a solar hot water system has been constructed on the roof of Recreation Park’s new shower house in Grand Marais, MN! Don Grant, a leader of the project explains: “The panels have eliminated complaints about losing hot water in the bathhouse. In the past, … [continued]
General Electric (GE) and Enel Green Power North America are teaming up to build one of the biggest wind farms in the state of Minnesota. GE will commit $156 million in capital, or about 51% ownership stake in the project, which will see the 200 megawatt (MW) Prairie Rose project … [continued]
This is a repost from Midwest Energy News on how renewable energy standards are fairing in state legislatures — enjoy! By Dan Haugen To repeal, reform, or ramp up? State legislatures across the region have been considering a full spectrum of proposals related to renewable portfolio standards. With sessions … [continued]
An Ecos Energy solar energy project in the heart of Minnesota’s wind farm region will test the potential of co-locating solar and wind turbine arrays to provide a more consistent supply of clean, renewable energy to the local Xcel Energy grid.
