The Local Economic Benefits of Solar Energy Projects
Landowners, officials, and community members who live near National Grid Renewables’ (formerly known as Geronimo Energy) solar energy projects speak about the positive economic impacts
Technology: Solar
What Are Solar Energy Projects Like?
What is it really like to live near or work by a solar energy project? What is the construction process like? And what do they
National Grid Renewables Pledges to Donate $720,000 to Illinois School District
Minneapolis, MN (September 15, 2021) – Today, National Grid Renewables announced its pledge to donate an estimated $720,000 to the Kansas, Illinois School District through its 200 megawatt (MW) Prairie Wolf Solar Project (Prairie Wolf or the project) located in Coles County, Illinois.
Operating Michigan Solar Portfolio to Provide Millions in Economic Benefit
Minneapolis, MN (June 10, 2021) – National Grid Renewables today announced significant economic benefits provided by its MiSolar Portfolio (MiSolar), which recently began operation and includes two Michigan solar projects, Bingham Solar and Temperance Solar, located in Clinton and Monroe counties, respectively.
Earth Day 2021: The Home Depot, NRG, The Hershey Company Sign Solar PPAs
Minneapolis, MN (April 20, 2021) – As part of this year’s Earth Day celebration, National Grid Renewables has announced the signing of three solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) for the Noble Project (Noble) currently under construction in Denton County, Texas.
National Grid Underscores its Commitment to the Clean Energy Transition with Launch of National Grid Renewables
Waltham, MA and Minneapolis, MN (October 14, 2020) – National Grid, through its competitive, nonregulated National Grid Ventures unit, today announced the launch of National Grid Renewables, the new brand name for its US renewable energy business which includes solar, onshore wind and battery storage.
Alliant Energy to Acquire 50 MW Solar Project
Minneapolis, MN (May 26, 2020) – Geronimo Energy (Geronimo), a National Grid company, and Alliant Energy announced today the sale of North Rock Solar (North Rock) in Rock County, Wisconsin to Alliant Energy.
Michigan Solar Portfolio Begins Construction
Minneapolis, MN (June 11, 2020) – Geronimo Energy (Geronimo), a National Grid company, announced today the start of construction activities for two Michigan solar projects for which Consumers Energy (Consumers) previously executed Power Purchase Agreements (PPA).
PPA Announced: Big Rivers Signs PPA for Kentucky Solar Project
Minneapolis, MN (May 28, 2020) – Geronimo Energy (Geronimo), a National Grid company, and Big Rivers Electric Corporation (Big Rivers) announced today the execution of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Unbridled Solar Project (Unbridled Solar) in Henderson and Webster Counties, Kentucky.
Why Communities Choose National Grid Renewables
Hear directly from community members and landowners about why they choose to work with National Grid Renewables, formerly known as Geronimo Energy, and what makes