Three ag buildings in Broadview are now being powered by a solar panel system. Hometown Co-op is using the money it saves on power costs to pay for the system, which cost $41,000.

Hometown Co-op’s recent investment in solar power is proving to be a bright idea. In May, Hometown Co-op installed a 15-kilowatt solar panel system that is now powering three of its ag buildings in Broadview. To date, the system has exceeded the facilities’ needs, generating over 1950 kilowatt hours (kWh) more than the retail co-operative […]

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