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There’s an uptick in the number of municipalities, solar developers, and utility companies evaluating green space for the potential installation of ground-mounted solar energy projects. This growing interest is not surprising, as the community benefits of solar energy are far reaching. For municipalities, going solar can create opportunities for cost savings and community development, but how exactly does a municipality afford to “go solar?”
Renewable energy initiatives and opportunities are growing throughout the Midwest. Various types of organizations, both private and municipal, are evaluating open agricultural lands, under-utilized brownfields, closed landfills, and other open space for the potential installation of ground-mounted solar generation and battery storage projects. However, these initiatives like other projects, often come up against funding hiccups.
