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Minnesota PUC Advances 180 MW Solar Project Despite Farmland Concerns

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What happened

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The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission moved forward the permitting process for the Lemon Hill solar project, an 180 megawatt utility-scale solar project located in Olmsted County. The commission rejected an administrative law judge’s recommendation that the PUC deny permits. Judge Anne C. O'Reilly had previously recommended denial, stating the plan violates the state’s prime farmland rule by converting 1,956 acres of agricultural property into an industrial solar farm.

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Why it matters

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The decision allows a large-scale renewable energy project to proceed despite criticism regarding the use of farmland in Olmsted County. The project would cover portions of Viola and Haverhill townships in northeast Olmsted County.

From postbulletin.com

Who's involved

  • Olmsted CountyCounty where the proposed 180 megawatt solar project is located
  • MinnesotaState where the project operates under state plans and assessments

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  • MinnesotaSpeculative

    Minnesota may see accelerated renewable energy infrastructure development due to the regulatory action.

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