By Kathiann M. Kowalski
This story was originally published by Canary Media.
A new state law aimed at expanding gas and nuclear power plants in Ohio may also provide opportunities for solar developers — if they can overcome other policy and political barriers.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/05/why-the-solar-industry-is-counting-ohios-newest-energy-law-as-a-win/
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Along busy M-72 in Traverse City, rows of huge solar panels gleam in the sun.
Great Lakes Now
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2023/08/solar-grazingr-farmers-solar-companies-land-challenges/
Each home will have all-electric appliances powered by solar panels. They will be built with sustainably harvested wood.
The post Ann Arbor developers create solar neighborhood first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2022/12/30/ann-arbor-developers-create-solar-neighborhood/
A new report about combining solar power and farming practices has advocates saying the practice could take hold in Michigan, boosting productivity while providing much needed refuge for bees and other pollinators.
The post Crops grown under solar panels and pollinator habitats could be wave of the future first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2021/05/19/crops-grown-under-solar-panels-and-pollinator-habitats-could-be-wave-of-the-future/
Great Lakes Echo
http://greatlakesecho.org/2020/10/02/michigan-homeowners-take-part-in-national-solar-tour/
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In this edition: Wind farm project in Lake Erie approved by regulators with potentially major handicap, Minnesota legislature approves first-of-its-kind renewable energy project for Prairie Island Indian Community, COVID-19 choking solar power projects in Illinois, and Wisconsin’s Alliant Energy to close 400MW coal plant.
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https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2020/05/great-lakes-energy-news-ohio-wisconsin-minnesota-illinois/
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