pollinator

Case Study: NextEra Energy’s Marshall Solar Array on Prime Farmland

Constructed in 2016, the 62 MW Marshall Solar Energy Project is located on 355 acres of agricultural land in Lyon County, three miles east of Marshall, Minnesota. Partly in response to several visual renderings of the project showing acres of closely mowed suburban-style turfgrass, the proposed project received little support and drew active pushback from residents who were concerned about the loss of prime farmland and how it could affect their property values.

And the Emmy Goes to…Pollinator-Friendly Solar

A Midwest Regional Emmy Award and Cleanie Award for Best National Public Affairs Campaign, beside 56 Brewing’s Solarama Crush honey IPA and Clif Family Winery’s Solar Grown Raw Honey.

Fresh Energy recently gathered with friends and colleagues at 56 Brewing to honor and celebrate an Emmy® Award for “Pollinator-Friendly Solar,” a consumer feature television segment on Prairie Sportsman, one of Granite Falls-based Pioneer PBS’ flagship local programs.