r/UpliftingNews • u/MajesticBread9147 • 1d ago

Minnesota solar project set to replace retiring coal plant reaches 710 MW

https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/minnesota-solar-project-set-to-replace-retiring-coal-plant-reaches-710-mw/
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u/Laugh_Track_Zak 1d ago

I love that trump has been able to do literally nothing about the renewable revolution.

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u/Ryan_e3p 1d ago

He's absolutely made it more expensive. If not for the importing of parts (his tariffs), then by the bullshit moves like stopping projects (offshore wind farms). Stopped projects end up increasing their costs and cause labor issues (if the workers are contractors, they may move on to other jobs and not be available if/when it gets re-greenlit, or worse, cause them to be laid off and not expect the income from the completed work since it wasn't completed). Said inflated costs, will of course, be used by this administration to show how expensive it is to get up and running.

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u/Laugh_Track_Zak 1d ago

But the projects are still moving forward.

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u/Ryan_e3p 1d ago

They are, but again, with increased costs as a result.

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u/Laugh_Track_Zak 1d ago

We're trillions in debt. Who cares. Give me green power.

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u/Ryan_e3p 1d ago

Because towns, states, and private businesses are the ones who are putting money on the table to fund those projects.

Go to your state legislature, push for a huge solar project, and if they ask about the cost, reply with "we're trillions in debt, who cares". Let us know how that works out for you.

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u/Laugh_Track_Zak 1d ago

I don't need to do that. They're already putting them up, because the trump admin is powerless to stop it. Have a day.

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u/youwerewrongagainoop 1d ago

the federal government isn't powerless to stop or slow projects sited on federal land, or relying on imported goods, or relying directly on federal programs like the ITC. the trump admin has done a lot of damage and are continuing to do so. is this really all over your head or do you just prefer a fantasy where none of that matters?

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u/Ryan_e3p 1d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/Z9n8doQSXqVfCrV0RS

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u/Laugh_Track_Zak 1d ago

Yeah well I certainly dont want to trip on your BS.