US renewable energy investor and producer DTE Energy has completed the construction of the Pine River solar park in Michigan.
The 80MW project has 180,000 solar panels and will generate sufficient clean energy to power 20,000 homes.
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Located in Pine River Township, it is the second of DTE’s three new solar parks to be linked to the electric grid in 2025.
DTE has five additional solar parks currently under construction.
DTE Electric president and chief operating officer Matt Paul stated: “The completion of Pine River Solar will be another milestone in what has been DTE’s most active period of renewable development in its history.
“This is further evidence that DTE is the state’s leading investor and operator of renewable energy, and it also demonstrates DTE’s commitment to supporting economic development and thriving communities through local tax revenues that are improving the daily lives of our host communities’ residents.”
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By GlobalDataThe projects are supported by its CleanVision MIGreenPower, a community solar programme in the state.
Customer interest is propelling the company towards its target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions and meeting Michigan’s new renewable energy standard of 60% by 2035.
Pine River solar park is expected to bring significant tax revenue to Gratiot County and Pine River Township over its operational lifespan.
Township supervisor Kevin Beeson stated: “We’re pleased to have developed a business relationship with DTE that began with Pine River Wind back in 2019.
“When the company more recently approached us with their solar plans, we were confident that both sides wanted a successful project. From early planning through construction and startup, DTE was a partner willing to revise plans to accommodate resident input and township demands.
“Pine River Solar will further solidify DTE as our community’s largest taxpayer. We value their commitment to our township, and we look forward to their continued success in the renewable energy world.”
DTE Energy began operations n October 2024 at its 150MW Sauk solar park in Branch County, Michigan.
The facility features 347,000 solar panels and can supply clean energy to 40,000 homes.
