News / Energy / Solar Energy
Chip Shortage Throws Shade on Biden’s Solar Plans
by A global semiconductor chip shortage, due to COVID-19 pandemic is undermining Biden’s efforts for solar to make 40% of our electric power by 2050.
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Michigan’s Upper Thumb is considered the wind capital for Great Lakes Wind Energy. It’s a topic that has divided many communities but is held as one of the many answers to climate change. We cover local news about wind and solar projects in Mid-Michigan and the Thumb.
Here are some of our Great Lakes Wind Energy posts from over the years.
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5 Easy Steps – A Guide For DIY Solar Panel Maintenance
by Maintenance of Solar Panels can be easily accomplished by the do it yourselfer (DIY).
Here are the steps and tips to protect your investment.
6 DIY Solar Panel Projects You Can Start Today
by Learning about how to DIY Solar Panel project has never been easier.
We collected these top 6 how-to videos with step-by-step instructions, tips and tools to use to make your own electricity.
60 New Turbines Now Operational at Crescent Wind Farm For Consumers Energy
by Crescent Wind in Hillsdale County features 60 turbines with a capacity to power about 64,000 residents. Invenergy developed and built the wind farm. Consumers Energy took ownership and operations of the facility upon its completion on February 16th.
Gratiot Wind Farm Project Powers Up in Mid Michigan
by Consumers Energy announced Gratiot Wind Farm Project is operational and contributes 150 megawatts of renewable energy to Michigan customers. Gratiot Farms Wind Project went online …
Harvest Wind Farm Suffers Second Wind Turbine Fire in Michigan’s Thumb
by The Huron Daily Tribune reported that a wind turbine in Chandler Township caught fire Christmas morning, December 25th. No injuries or reports of damage were …
Energy / News / Upper Thumb
Liberty Power Looks to Add 21 Wind Turbines in Thumb’s Huron Township
by Wind project developer, Liberty Power, proposes a project to add more turbines to its portfolio in the Upper Thumb. The hearing will review the application and take comments from the public.
6 Reasons to Invest in Wind Energy Development for the Future
by There is no question that technologies such as wind turbines are less efficient than continuing to use fossil fuel. So why are we investing so much in renewable in terms of tax breaks and legislation? This video presents a non political outline of the situation that planet finds itself in. It does not offer any solutions. This was first posted on Thumbwind in 2012. Three years later it resonates even more.
