A new study analyzing Minnesota’s goal to produce 10 percent of its electricity from solar by 2030 shows it can be accomplished five years early — without breaking the bank.
Minnesota is adding solar to its energy mix in a variety of ways — on the rooftops of homes and businesses; in community solar gardens, which individuals can subscribe to without installing panels on their own roofs; and as giant, utility-scale solar installations.
The costs of expanding solar energy in the state vary, but overall, the study shows the costs are competitive with natural gas generation, said Josh Quinnell a researcher at the Minneapolis-based Center for Energy and Environment.
“We’ve shown that Minnesota can achieve its 10 percent solar goals at very competitive generation costs,” he said.
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