As Montana Solar Farm Begins Operations, State Prepares for More Renewable Energy

August 23, 2023--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Montana has a strong renewable energy sector. Last year, the state ranked among the top 10 in the U.S. with the largest share of electricity generated from renewables. Most of this comes in the form of hydropower, which accounted for about 38% of the state's total power generation last year. Wind represented 15% of generation last year, but solar noticeably lagged behind, providing less than 1% of Montana's power. Clenera Energy (Boise, Idaho) recently added to Montana's solar capacity with the completion of its Apex solar facility earlier this month. The project is one among several active renewable energy projects being tracked by Industrial Info in Montana. Other companies featured: NextEra Energy Incorporated (NYSE:NEE)