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DUBUQUE — Solar energy in Linn County has received much attention — and contention — this year between the Duane Arnold Solar projects near Palo and the Coggon solar project. Solar still is in its ...

Solar panel efficiency affects how much electricity your system can generate from the roof space available – here’s what that means and why it matters ...