Minnesota Renewable Energy Newswire

Sustainable: Solar industry lost a champion in Hortman

Minnesota had a small, fledgling solar industry for the first decade of the 21st century. The momentous 2013 Minnesota legislative session changed the trajectory of the industry, generating the creation of dozens of new businesses and igniting an explosion …

Rear Admiral visits Thomson Hydro Station during kick off to Navy Week

Rear Admiral Mike Brown visits the Thomson Hydro Station as part of Navy Week. Since the early 1900s, the St. Louis River has been helping power homes and places like the taconite plants. And the Thomson Hydro Station is the center of it all. On Monday, …

2025 B1G Team Talent Preview: Minnesota

Welcome to the 4th part in our series looking at the rosters of every Big Ten team as we head ever closer to opening day. The order is organized by my team talent rankings. For more information on how those numbers came about, check out the intro for the …

Big support for Minnesota’s small towns

Minnesota’s small towns are home to some of the state’s most beloved gems. Along with breathtaking and subtly beautiful landscapes, friendly faces, and a strong sense of place, lower-population areas can also have limited resources. This makes funding …

Willmar, Minnesota, trailhead improvement project valued at more than $240,000 nears completion

WILLMAR — The trailhead for the Glacial Lakes State Trail, Willmar Trail and Eagle Lake Trail received some much needed improvements this spring with the addition of a bathroom and shelter — a project valued at more than $240,000, mostly funded by a state …

Minnesota Wild Stadium Renamed Grand Casino Arena in Tribal Gaming Deal

Posted on: June 30, 2025, 04:47h.  Last updated on: June 30, 2025, 04:47h. Mille Lacs Band secures 14-year naming rights deal Grand Casino boosts visibility through NHL arena branding Tribal gaming partnerships rise in pro sports sponsorships The arena …

Lane splitting coming to Minnesota roads

Welcome to the Glean, MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news. Never miss The Glean MinnPost’s twice-daily roundup of Minnesota news delivered straight to your inbox. Check your mirrors: Beginning July 1, “motorcyclists will be allowed to ride in …

Minnesota county faces challenge in decarbonizing well-maintained district energy system

Dive Brief: One Minnesota county’s vision to decarbonize a 15-building district energy system faces economic and practical difficulties in the near term, two people involved in the project said at the International District Energy Association annual …

Xcel Energy Center to be renamed Grand Casino Arena

The Minnesota Wild announced Monday that their stadium will be known as the Grand Casino Arena starting this September. The announcement comes as Xcel Energy's naming rights for the arena expire after 25 years. Minnesota Sports and Entertainment, which …

Storms impact west central Minnesota Saturday, trees and power pole down in Alexandria

(Alexandria, MN)--On Saturday, several thunderstorms developed across the Dakotas and western Minnesota. These storms produced a few tornadoes, heavy rain, and some wind damage in western Minnesota. Areas in far Yellow Medicine and Lac Qui Parle counties …

Minnesota omnibus energy bill includes biomass provisions

A.I. is dangerous for kids; Clean energy tax credits work for SD: Your letters

Your letters to the editor for June 29, 2025: South Dakotans with developmental disabilities deserve better The residents at LifeScape’s 26th Street location, a beloved pillar of the Sioux Fallscommunity serving children and young adults with developmental …

PGE wants to add solar to troubled wind farm instead of replacing turbines

Three years ago, a massive spinning blade flew off a towering turbine at Portland General Electric’s flagship wind farm in Sherman County, bringing scrutiny to the many maintenance problems, safety concerns and production lags that had long plagued one of …

Tornadoes tear across Minnesota overnight, leaving damage and outages, warnings issued as shocking videos emerge | Watch

A severe weather outbreak swept across Minnesota on Saturday night and into early Sunday, generating multiple confirmed tornadoes and widespread damage. The most concentrated activity occurred in Carver County, where five Doppler-confirmed tornadoes struck …

Rural Alaska residents reflect on their village’s sustainable practices

Will Kramer, Applied Mechanics instructor at the Galena Interior Learning Academy, sits on the bed of a truck Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Galena, Alaska. (AP Photo/John Locher) GALENA, Alaska — In rural central Alaska, a village is in the midst of a …

New DRG Agriculture In-depth podcast shares information about Sioux Nation in Fort Pierre's launch of Drake Seed

June 30, 2025: Testing quality of livestock water sources helps prevent loss from reproductive issues, poor weight gain or even death South Dakota State University Extension is offering free, on-site livestock water testing services to farmers and ranchers …

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in 2025? Everything You Need to Know

While the basic components of any rooftop solar system -- panels, inverters and optional batteries -- stay the same, the cost of solar panel systems vary from home to home. When you look at the bigger picture of a solar panel installation, you need to …

Concordia Language Villages weather the storm, power outage with only tree damage

BEMIDJI — "Blitz und Donner, es gibt einen Sturm." That’s German for "Lightning and thunder, there’s a windstorm." And it’s what campers at Waldsee, the German camp at Concordia Language Villages, were likely saying early Saturday …

West central Minnesota projects receive more than $2M in clean energy grants

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Commerce this week announced $15 million in clean energy grants for Minnesota electric cooperatives, businesses, nonprofits, Tribal governments, and other organizations, including more than $2 million to projects …

Instrument Transformers Market to Hit $17.2 Billion by 2032, Fueled by Grid Modernization & Renewable Integration

Instrument transformers market to hit $17.2 Bn by 2032 ⚙️📊, driven by grid upgrades, renewable power, & smart grid tech 💡🌱. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 🔍 Instrument Transformers Industry Overview …

Bali to Host 24th Asia Cementrade Summit as Asia Cement Sector Aligns with Net-Zero Goals

BALI, INDONESIA, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 24th Asia Cementrade Summit, organized by CMT and supported by the Indonesian Cement Association (ASI), will convene in Bali this July to assess the outlook of Asia’s cement sector and its …

LightBulbSurplus.com Partners with Bulbrite to Offer Industry’s Most Extensive Line of Decorative LED and Vintage Bulbs

Bulbrite decorative LED and vintage bulbs now available for fast nationwide drop shipping direct from multiple Bulbrite warehouses via LightBulbSurplus.com. SANFORD, FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LightBulbSurplus.com, a …

Australian Government Eases Entry Into Property Market for First-Home Buyers

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Starting 1 July 2025, first-home buyers will benefit from updates to the Housing Australia Guarantee, an initiative designed to make entering the property market easier. This …

Utility와 건화E&C, 대한민국 청정 수소 프로젝트 공동 개발을 위한 전략적 파트너십 체결

바이오가스를 활용한 탄소 네거티브 수소 생산, ‘H2Gen® 기술’ 도입을 통해 한국 수소경제 로드맵 이행 가속화 HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 오프가스 기반 수소 기술을 상용화하고 있는 Utility(유틸리티)는 오늘, 대한민국의 대표적인 종합 엔지니어링 기업인 건화E&C와 **수소 생산 플랜트 공동 개발에 관한 계약(Joint Project …

Smart Summer Driving: Hot Weather Maintenance Tips for Safe, Smooth Travel

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summer road trips are a staple of the season — and with soaring temperatures ahead, a little preparation can make all the difference for you and your vehicle. Georgia’s Clean Air …

ENERGY AMERICA AND ETISA ENERGIA FORMALIZE STRATEGIC CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE TO DEPLOY HYBRID POWER INFRASTRUCTURE-MEXICO

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark move to strengthen clean energy cooperation between the United States and Mexico, Energy America, a U.S.-based solar technology and infrastructure leader, and …

LNG Infrastructure Market Poised for Expansion Amid Rising Gas Demand

LNG infrastructure expands globally to meet rising demand and support the clean energy transition. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Solar …

Sempra Infrastructure Joins the Gulf of America Alliance Gulf Star Program

Gulf Star investment from Sempra Infrastructure will support scientists and managers to understand impacts of tropical species moving north along the Gulf coast OCEAN SPRINGS, MS, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Gulf of …

ECOcentrix: Empowering Sustainable Energy Since 2011

Woman-Owned, Family-Run Company Continues to Lead the Industry in Solar and Roofing Solutions Across Missouri and Illinois Since 2011. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Woman-Owned, Family-Run Company Continues to …

Charge Rigs Welcomes Mark Gross as VP of Channel Development to Drive Strategic Growth and Expansion

Charge Rigs appoints Mark Gross as VP of Channel Development, boosting growth, dealer success, and innovation in EV infrastructure solutions. APOPKA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charge Rigs, a leading U.S. manufacturer …

ACCIONA ENERGÍA’S DONATES WIND TURBINE BLADE ROOT TO CARREFOUR COOP

LAMEQUE, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ACCIONA Energía Energía is proud to announce the donation of a wind turbine blade root from our Lamèque Wind Farm to Carrefour Coop, a non-profit dedicated to preserving the …

Rare Earth Exchanges™ Unveils Global Heavy Rare Earth Project Rankings

New Rare Earth Exchanges rankings expose China's fragile dominance in the heavy rare earth element (HREE) sector SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era where one gram of terbium can mean the …

Benson Petroleum Launches with Over 1,000 Acres of Mineral-Rich Land to Power America’s Energy Future

Company Introduces Data-Driven Oil, Gas, and Blockchain Energy Ventures Backed by Generational Wealth Vision BOWLING GREEN , KY, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Benson Petroleum, a newly launched energy exploration and …

ZE Power Engineering Announces Leadership Promotions Across Engineering and Project Management Teams

New appointments strengthen technical excellence and delivery of infrastructure projects RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZE Power Engineering is pleased to announce the promotion of several distinguished …

Benson Jewish Ministries Foundation Announces Linton Riddick as Chief Financial Officer

NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Benson Jewish Ministries Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Linton Riddick as our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A distinguished United States Air Force …

Philomaxcap and ProtonH2 Sign MOU to Deliver Scalable, Low-Cost Hydrogen Infrastructure

TITUSVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Philomaxcap AG, a Frankfurt-listed company and parent of U.S.-based liquid hydrogen innovator GenH2, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Canadian clean …

Sodium Ion Battery Market Surges Ahead: Forecast to Quadruple by 2031, Powered by EVs and Stationary Storage

Sodium ion battery market to reach $1.2 Bn by 2031 🔋⚡ driven by electric vehicles, energy storage, and demand for affordable clean power. 🌍🚗 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 🔋 Sodium-Ion Battery Market …

CHC Navigation Introduces CoCloud: A Cloud-Based Platform for Efficient 3D Data Processing and Collaboration

CHCNAV launched CoCloud, a cloud-native platform for 3D data processing, enhancing collaboration and reducing hardware needs for geospatial professionals. SHANGHAI, CHINA, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CHC Navigation (CHCNAV), a global …

International Sustainable Forestry Coalition welcomes new Member, Mercer International

Global forest advocacy body surges adding 3 million hectares in a week EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC) welcomes a new member company in Mercer …