Publications

Here are several publications to help make smart choices about solar technologies.

• The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announces the installation of the Cedar Rapids New Bohemia Solar Project. This project is the state’s largest multi-configuration solar array system, interconnected with a major utility and featuring a street level real-time energy data educational kiosk. The project features three types of rack mounting systems that allow comparison between fixed, single, and dual tracking solar panel arrays. The project is a collaboration among the Iowa Renewable Energy Association, Alliant Energy, City of Cedar Rapids, Thorland Company, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Primary funding was provided by the United States Department of Energy, with project partners also contributing funds and in-kind services.
  • Cedar Rapids New Bohemia Solar Project Fact Sheet,*.pdf
  • Cedar Rapids New Bohemia Solar Project Information Sheet,*.pdf
  
  
  
• Consumer's Guide to Solar Energy Systems in the Midwest, *.pdf file
  A comprehensive "Question and Answer" publication about choosing solar systems for buildings
  
  
• Case Studies of PV Applications in the Midwest
  Examples of specific PV applications across the Midwest
  • Iowa Photovoltaic Case Study, *.pdf file
  • Wisconsin Photovoltaic Case Study, *.pdf file
  • Minnesota Photovoltaic Case Study, *.pdf file
  • Nebraska Photovoltaic Case Study, *.pdf file
  • Michigan Solar Energy Case Studies (off-site)
  • Wisconsin Solar Energy Case Studies (off-site)
  
  
  
• Solar Yellow Pages, *.pdf file
  A large listing of solar designers, retailers, assistance programs and financial incentives in the Midwest.