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energy3 years ago

Minnesota's Massive Solar Farm Set for Major Expansion

Xcel Energy is expanding its Sherco Solar project in Minnesota, making it one of the largest solar farms in the US. The project, which is expected to come online by the end of 2025, will have a capacity of 710 MW, making it the largest solar farm in the Upper Midwest. Once operational, Sherco Solar will generate enough electricity to power over 150,000 Minnesota homes annually. Xcel Energy plans to shut down all of Sherco's coal generators by 2030 and is investing over $1 billion in the Minnesota project.

Xcel Energy Breaks Ground on Minnesota's Largest Solar Project.
energy3 years ago

Xcel Energy Breaks Ground on Minnesota's Largest Solar Project.

Xcel Energy has broken ground on the Sherco Solar project, which is expected to become the largest solar project in the Upper Midwest. The 460-megawatt project will provide enough energy to power 100,000 homes once it’s finished in 2025. Xcel Energy is also seeking permission to add an additional 250-megawatt solar project at the site as part of its plans to reduce carbon emissions by 85% and retire all coal-generating units by 2030.