Geronimo Wind Energy

State energy officials are joining with power companies to try to derail a proposed $250 million solar energy project in Minnesota. Edina-based Geronimo Energy plans to build about 20 large solar power arrays to meet future electricity needs of Xcel Energy customers.

A wind farm that is expected to be the first large-scale operation in central Minnesota still isn't under construction.

Stearns County Commissioners have established the setback requirements for large wind turbines.