Solar Energy

A renewable energy developer wants to build a large-scale solar array straddling Wexford and Grand Traverse counties. Local opposition blocked an application for the project from moving forward, earlier this summer. Now, the developer might use a new law to try to get approval from the state. Vivian La brings us up to speed.

Organizations across the country are focused on getting more houses of worship to install solar panels, including in Michigan.

This week: Churches look to solar power, and musician Dana Falconberry tells us about how art helped her through cancer treatments.

Michigan's new law sets a goal for the state to generate 100 percent of its energy from renewable resources by 2040, and gives the state more power in approving wind and solar projects.

The bold legislation is a turning point, but not everyone is thrilled.

The Great Lakes region — and the rest of the world — is seeing a huge push for solar power. But what happens when those panels expire?

The Great Lakes region — and the rest of the world — is seeing a huge push for solar power. But what happens when those panels expire?

Among other things, the plan sets a statewide goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

There’s a lot of interest in solar energy in Michigan as the technology becomes cheaper and more efficient, and utility companies set ambitious renewable…

Until recently, if a home solar array produced more electricity than the house used, it would go through the meter onto the grid. Residents with solar...