FAQs About Commercial Solar Energy
If you're a business owner curious about commercial solar energy in Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Iowa, solar is booming across the Midwest. Companies [...]
Solar Panels for Schools in MN, WI, IA, ND & SD: Grants, Benefits, and Smart Financing Options
Update, November 2026: Businesses, farms, schools and nonprofits can still use the federal clean electricity investment tax credit (Section 48E) for solar. [...]
Avoided Cost vs. Retail Rate: What Are You Getting Paid for Solar?
If you have solar panels or are considering installing them, then you might assume that the electricity you send to the grid [...]
Demystifying Energy Storage Interconnection: A Guide for Solar + Storage Projects
As we move towards more sustainable energy sources, energy storage systems have a huge role to play. With that said, the process [...]
Bifacial Solar Panels: How They Work and When They’re Worth It
Bifacial solar panels collect light on both sides. Real-world gains range from about 2% on a flush roof to 20% or more on raised mounts over snow. Here is when they are worth it in the Midwest.
How to Design an Off-Grid Solar System for Your Cabin or Home
Building an off-grid solar system for your home or cabin may seem like a daunting prospect, but it is expected that 12% [...]
Power Up Your Ride: A Homeowner’s Guide to EV Charger Installation in the Midwest
More than 300,000 electric vehicles were sold in the first quarter of 2025, and the trend looks set to continue in the [...]
Rethinking Storage Interconnection: A Future-Focused Model for Small Utilities
Municipal utilities, electric cooperatives, and rural energy providers are the backbone of power delivery for millions of Americans. As we transition into [...]
Leveraging Hosting Capacity Analyses (HCA) for Effective Solar and Storage Integration
Renewable energy developers, grid planners, and utility analysts are tasked with ensuring this integration is not just efficient, but also reliable. This [...]
The Importance Of Aligning Interconnection Rules With IEEE 1547 And UL 1741 Standards
Image Pixabay CC0 License The energy sector is experiencing a time of great change. The need for clean energy is gradually driving [...]