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Heliene to set up 400MW mono PERC module production line in Minnesota

Mountain Iron solar plant expanding | Duluth News Tribune

Solar plant set to get some green

Solar expansion goes green in Mountain Iron

Solar panel production is going big in Mountain Iron. Heliene, Inc. s solar panel manufacturing plant in the city s Renewable Energy Park will become the second largest solar photovoltaic module producer in the nation under a $5.5 million appropriation signed into law by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. “This is important for the growth (of solar power),” Martin Pochtaruk, Heliene, Inc., president said. “The demand for the product we make will continue to increase. The electrification of power generation in the United States is not going to stop.” The $5.5 million grant will help fund a $29 million expansion of the solar plant. Language approving the funding is part of the Minnesota Legislature Omnibus Commerce, Climate & Energy Finance & Policy bill.

Minnesota legislators agree on first major energy bill in years

Minnesota legislators agree on first major energy bill in years The new energy conservation act would help low-income households upgrade appliances, utilities fund alternative energy and companies make clean energy products.  May 18, 2021 5:44pm Text size Copy shortlink: The Minnesota House and Senate agreed this week on expanding the state s energy conservation program, the most significant energy legislation in recent years. The Energy Conservation and Optimization Act should increase spending by utilities on conservation programs, particularly to low-income households. Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign the legislation. It s possibly the biggest piece of energy legislation we have passed in several years, said Rep. Jamie Long, DFL head of the House Committee on Climate and Energy Finance and Policy. This will be really meaningful.