Solar energy is growing fast in Indiana, which bodes well for clean energy as a whole in the state. Indiana ranks third among states in terms of solar power in development, with more than 6,000 megawatts set to come online, according to the American Clean Power Association. But Jeff Danielson, vice president of advocacy with the Clean Grid Alliance, said solar is just one part of the story. He said the state also has been a leader in wind power, and has the potential attract investment in battery storage.”You’ve got all the ingredients for Indiana to be a leader in the country in clean energy,” said Danielson, “and that’s why I think it’s apropos to describe Indiana as the ‘crossroads of clean energy’ in America right now.”Indiana also ranks third in the nation for coal consumption, but Danielson said state leaders have made a purposeful turn toward…
Indiana Becoming Americas Crossroads of Clean Energy / Public News Service
