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Why Solar

What to know about solar energy

What to know about solar energy

We’ve developed over 220 energy facilities with the trust of our home communities because we are committed to supporting the areas where we live, work and operate.

How Solar Energy Works

  1. 1 Sunlight hits the solar panels.
  2. 2 Direct current (DC) flows from the panels to an inverter that turns it into alternating current (AC).
  3. 3 Transformer increases voltage of electricity.
  4. 4 Electricity travels through transmission lines.
  5. 5 Transformer decreases voltage of electricity.
  6. 6 Electricity travels through collection lines.
  7. 7 Electricity is delivered to customers.
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Benefits of Solar Energy

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Job Creation

Job Creation

According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), in 2024 the solar industry supported 280,000 jobs across the United States.

Preserving Family Farmland

Preserving Family Farmland

Solar energy helps keep land in the family. It provides an alternative, reliable revenue stream and limits permanent development on the land.

Supports Energy Independence

Supports Energy Independence

Utility-scale solar plays a crucial role in advancing American energy independence and meeting new energy demand, accelerating a cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy future.

Community Investment

Community Investment

Invenergy’s solar projects invest in local communities through the creation of new tax revenue, landowner payments, and job creation.

Affordable Energy

Affordable Energy

Solar energy helps keep energy costs low, and is less impacted by volatile global fuel prices, extreme weather, and other external factors, protecting Americans from price spikes.

Saving Water Resources

Saving Water Resources

Once operational, solar panels do not utilize water to generate electricity, and require minimal water for maintenance.

Solar in Minnesota

Solar energy powers over 4,000 jobs in Minnesota, helping local economies grow and supporting family farmers with steady income. Minnesota is ranked 17th in the nation for installed solar energy capacity, producing enough American-made electricity to power over 400,000 homes.

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Explore Invenergy's solar portfolio

Invenergy has developed more than 8 gigawatts of solar energy across more 59 projects. Find out more about our successful track record in solar energy.

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