Midwest Renewable Energy Association

Grow Solar Power Hour: Green Bay Fox Valley — July 9
2026-07-09 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the Green Bay and Fox Valley area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Thursday, July 9 | 5:30 p.m. | Appleton Public Library
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Grow Solar Power Hour: East Central Iowa — July 9
2026-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the east central Iowa area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Thursday, July 9 | 3 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Milwaukee Waukesha — July 2
2026-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the Milwaukee and Waukesha area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Thursday, July 2 | 12 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Door County — June 30
2026-06-30 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in Door County can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Tuesday, June 30 | 3:30 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Central Wisconsin — June 24
2026-06-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in central Wisconsin can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Wednesday, June 24 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Green Bay Fox Valley — June 23
2026-06-23 17:30 - 18:30 | MN
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the Green Bay and Fox Valley area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Tuesday, June 23 | 5:30 p.m. | Kavarna Coffee House in Green Bay
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Door County — June 17
2026-06-17 17:30 - 18:30 | MN
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in Door County can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Wednesday, June 17 | 5:30 p.m. | Peninsula School of Art
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Midwest Farm Energy Conference
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-17 | West Central Research and Outreach Center, 46352 State Hwy 329, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Join the MREA at the 2026 Midwest Farm Energy Conference on June 16–17 in Morris, MN.
The theme of the conference is “The Age of Agricultural Intelligence: Ammonia, Agrivoltaics & Automation”, and will cover topics such as green ammonia as a farm fuel, electrifying the farm with robots, grazing cows under solar panels, what can we do with all the data, and much more.
Conference Details
Wednesday, June 16:

Doors open at noon; presentations begin at 1 pm.
Sessions will focus on green ammonia and agrivoltaics.
Keynote dinner and program.

Thursday, June 17:

Doors open at 7:30 am for a light breakfast; presentations begin at 8 am.
Sessions will cover precision agriculture, electrification, and automation.
Lunch in the gardens followed by tours.

Other conference activities will include:

Electric vehicle showcase including an electric tractor.
Tour of WCROC research projects including solar agrivoltaics, agricultural robots, and newly commissioned green hydrogen/ammonia plant.
Opportunity to network with energy experts and professionals.

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Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) Midwest
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-17 | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Join the MREA along with industry leaders, innovators, and clean energy enthusiasts for Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) Midwest on June 15–17, 2026 in Rosemont, IL.

Formerly known as the Midwest Solar Expo, IESNA Midwest features three days of cutting-edge presentations, policy updates, networking opportunities, hands-on training, and exhibition showcasing the latest solar innovations.

Why Attend?

Explore Innovative Products & Solutions
Examine State-Level Policies & Market Trend
Meet & Learn from Clean Energy Leaders & Peers
Take Hands-On Training Sessions & Workshops
Schedule 1:1 Meetings with Potential Partners & Suppliers
Enjoy Engaging Networking Activities

MREA Training Sessions Available:

(PV130) Cybersecurity: Securing Energy Systems – This one-hour online course explores the wide range of challenges to secure electrical generation operating systems, with a focus on photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems. From natural disasters to human threats like cyber attacks, participants will learn how to secure energy management systems, monitoring equipment, and network access.
(PV 425) PV System O&M Fundamentals – Preventive maintenance is vital for maximum energy production, financial investment security, and overall customer satisfaction. This session will concentrate on some of the common causes of PV system failures and underperformance issues, their remedies, and how to avoid unscheduled downtime with regular O&M inspections and tasks.

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MREA Solstice Celebration
2026-06-13 13:00 - 21:00 | Midwest Renewable Energy Association, 7558 Deer Rd, Custer, WI, United States
A Gathering of Education and Community

Saturday, June 13 | 1–9 p.m. | 7558 Deer Road, Custer, WI
Join the MREA for our Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 13. Hosted at our headquarters in Custer, WI, this free event brings our community together to explore clean energy topics, share practical resources, and spark actionable change.
The MREA was founded in 1990 amid the uncertainty of the Gulf War. More than three decades later, we find ourselves asking many of the same questions that inspired our beginnings: How do we reduce our reliance on fossil fuels? How do we accelerate the adoption of renewable energy? And how do we come together — as friends, neighbors, and communities — to keep moving forward and build a more resilient Midwest?
Join us in celebrating the power of the sun and people. We’ll gather on the MREA grounds to address urgent/current energy topics and share resources to utilize at home and in communities. Local and regional partners will participate to answer questions and connect with you on different ways to get engaged in what you care about. Live music, food, and beverages will provide the power you need to enjoy this semi-outdoor event. Come for the education; stay for the connection.

This event is free and open to all. If you’re able, we invite you to support our work by becoming an MREA member or making a donation. A finalized schedule will be available by early May.

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Event Details:

MREA Membership Meeting
Grow Solar Power Hour
MREA Grounds Tour (featuring native gardens!)
Exhibitors and Workshops
Live Music
Food and Drink

Thank You to our Event Partners!

Northwind Solar
OneEnergy Renewables
International Bank of Amherst
Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association
Briggs and Stratton

Grow Solar Power Hour: Central Wisconsin — June 13
2026-06-13 | Midwest Renewable Energy Association, 7558 Deer Rd, Custer, WI, United States
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in central Wisconsin can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Saturday, June 13 | MREA Headquarters
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Grow Solar Power Hour: East Central Iowa — June 10
2026-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the east central Iowa area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Wednesday, June 10 | 2 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Green Bay Fox Valley — June 9
2026-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the Green Bay and Fox Valley area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Tuesday, June 9 | 12 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Door County — June 3
2026-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in Door County can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Wednesday, June 3 | 1 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Milwaukee Waukesha — June 2
2026-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the Milwaukee and Waukesha area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Tuesday, June 2 | 12 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Bloomington Normal — May 28
2026-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the Bloomington-Normal area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Thursday, May 28 | 1 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: East Central Iowa — May 26
2026-05-26 17:30 - 18:30 | MN
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the east central Iowa area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Tuesday, May 26 | 5:30 p.m. | Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Door County — May 21
2026-05-21 17:30 - 18:30 | MN
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in Door County can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Thursday, May 21 | 5:30 p.m. | MUSE in Sturgeon Bay
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Central Wisconsin — May 20
2026-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | MN
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in central Wisconsin can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Wednesday, May 20 | 5:30 p.m. | Marathon County Public Library, Wausau Branch
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Green Bay Fox Valley — May 20
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the Green Bay and Fox Valley area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Wednesday, May 20 | 1 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Milwaukee Waukesha — May 19
2026-05-19 18:30 - 19:30 | MN
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the Milwaukee and Waukesha area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Tuesday, May 19 | 6:30 p.m. | Mukwonago Community Library
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Bloomington Normal — May 14
2026-05-14 17:30 - 18:30 | MN
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the Bloomington-Normal area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Tuesday, May 14 | 5:30 p.m. | Keg Grove Brewing Company
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Grow Solar Power Hour: East Central Iowa — May 12
2026-05-12 17:30 - 18:30 | MN
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the east central Iowa area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Tuesday, May 12 | 5:30 p.m. | Big Grove Brewery in Cedar Rapids
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Central Wisconsin — May 12
2026-05-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in central Wisconsin can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Tuesday, May 12 | 12:30 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab (PV 312.01)
2026-05-07 09:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 | Midwest Renewable Energy Association, 7558 Deer Rd, Custer, WI, United States
Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab (PV 312)
Hands-On Solar Training: Design, Install, and Test Roof-Mounted PV Systems
Course Overview
The Roof-Mount PV System Design & Installation Lab (PV 312) is a 2-day, hands-on course where you’ll design, install, and test a roof-mounted PV system.
During the course, you will:

Learn key layout considerations for roof-mounted systems
Understand component specifications and mechanical integration best practices
Apply NEC (National Electrical Code) requirements, including voltage, current, and power calculations
Gain hands-on experience in designing, wiring, and commissioning a grid-connected solar system

This course takes place at MREA’s Training Roof in Custer, WI—one of Wisconsin’s first Travel Green Destinations—providing you with a real-world learning environment powered entirely by renewable energy.
Course Details:

Duration: 2 Days
Format: In-person, hands-on training
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (both days)
Location: MREA Training Roof, Custer, WI

Prerequisites: PV 101, PV 201, PV 202 (or equivalent training) or NABCEP credential
Now including IronRidge Installation Certification!

Sign up for this hands-on installation lab, complete a two-hour online training before you arrive, and we will do an in-person skills assessment to help you earn your IronRidge Installation Certification.
Watch and complete one of the courses below BEFORE attending the in-person course.
Installing on Pitched Roof – Comp Shingle
Installing on Pitched Roof – Comp Shingle (Open Channel)

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Grow Solar Power Hour: Green Bay Fox Valley — May 6
2026-05-06 17:30 - 18:30 | MN
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in the Green Bay and Fox Valley area can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Wednesday, May 6 | 5:30 p.m. | VFW Post 7784
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Grow Solar Power Hour: Door County — May 6
2026-05-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Grow Solar is a solar group-buying and education program that makes going solar easier. Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, property owners in Door County can pool their buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable.
Join us at an upcoming Power Hour to learn more:
Wednesday, May 6 | 5:30 p.m. | Virtual — attend via Zoom
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Victron Energy Training — Nashville, TN
2026-05-06 08:00 - 2026-05-07 16:30 | MN
WHEN: Wednesday, May 6–Thursday, May 7
WHERE: TBD, Nashville, TN
During this updated 2-Day Hands-on Training program you will work in small groups to commission and troubleshoot a small scale system, utilizing the latest Victron Energy products, working alongside experienced trainers who will be there to assist along the way.
Highlights of this new training course include:

New Victron NG batteries with digital communication
Multiplus II UL, for capability in all industries
Orion XS 50 amp DC to DC converter
A focus on connectivity and Can.Bus Integration featuring Tank Monitoring, Alternator Regulators, and Multiplex Integration

Lunch will be provided and coffee (from the Victron powered trailer) will be available throughout the event.
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Energy in Your Township — Wisconsin Rapids
2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:00 | B’s Tap House, 140 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494, United States
Energy Education Sessions for Your Community

Have questions about utility-scale solar? Data centers? Rising energy costs? Wondering what resources are available for you and your community?
Join the MREA’s Energy in Your Township presentations to get clear, credible answers from our renewable energy experts. The session is designed to provide you with the latest facts, data, and insight, so you can make informed decisions about the future of energy in your community.
We’re committed to open dialogue, and we welcome your questions, ideas, and concerns. Join us at our upcoming event to be part of the conversation.
Wisconsin Rapids

Thursday, April 30 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.
B’s Tap House at Two Doors Down Brewing Co | 140 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Complimentary pizza and soft drinks. Beer available for purchase.

Please RSVP as seats may be limited.

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Victron Energy Training — Kansas City, MO
2026-04-30 08:00 - 2026-05-01 16:30 | MN
WHEN: Thursday, April 30–Friday, May 1
WHERE: TBD, Kansas City, MO
During this updated 2-Day Hands-on Training program you will work in small groups to commission and troubleshoot a small scale system, utilizing the latest Victron Energy products, working alongside experienced trainers who will be there to assist along the way.
Highlights of this new training course include:

New Victron NG batteries with digital communication
Multiplus II UL, for capability in all industries
Orion XS 50 amp DC to DC converter
A focus on connectivity and Can.Bus Integration featuring Tank Monitoring, Alternator Regulators, and Multiplex Integration

Lunch will be provided and coffee (from the Victron powered trailer) will be available throughout the event.
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