Solar energy use is growing in Central Minnesota, with panels proving beneficial despite higher costs.

Central Minnesota is seeing growth in solar energy use, with both homes and solar farms benefiting from solar panels, according to St. Cloud State University's Kenneth Miller. Solar panels are silent and can still gather energy on cloudy days, though they perform best in sunny states. In Minnesota, solar energy is more expensive than natural gas but cheaper than coal. Solar panels last 20-30 years, and homeowners can earn utility bill credits by sending excess energy to the grid.

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