Powered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Grow Solar is a coordinated effort among Midwest organizations and municipalities to build an open and advantageous solar market that provides long-term benefits to communities.
Solar Assistance for Institutions
Technical Assistance for universities, cities, hospitals, and schools
With more than two decades of experience in solar energy projects, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is now offering technical assistance to help institutions develop highest value, lowest cost solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.
Solar Toolkits
Resources for local governments and communities
Our solar toolkits are a set of resources to assist city, county, community and electric utility leaders in the implementation of solar program best practices. They provide information to navigate permitting, planning, and zoning in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
In the News
Request for Proposals: Solar Central Wisconsin 2.0
The Solar Central Wisconsin 2.0 group buy program is being led by the MREA with the goal of increasing familiarity of solar PV investments and advancing installations on homes and businesses in the Wisconsin counties of Portage, Wood, Waupaca, and Marathon. As part of the program, the MREA is selecting a qualified contractor through a competitive process and will host a series of free information sessions for interested home and business owners.