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DTE Energy Completes Construction on Polaris Solar Park

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DTE Energy, Michigan's largest producer and investor in renewable energy, has completed construction on its Polaris Solar Park, a 100-megawatt solar park located in Washington and North Star Townships in Gratiot County. The solar park is expected to generate enough clean energy to power over 23,000 homes when it comes online this summer. This milestone marks a significant step towards DTE's goal of increasing its portfolio of clean, Michigan-made renewable energy.

Key Takeaways:

  • DTE Energy has completed construction on its Polaris Solar Park, a 100-megawatt solar park in Gratiot County, Michigan.
  • The solar park is expected to generate enough clean energy to power over 23,000 homes when it comes online this summer.
  • Polaris Solar will bring significant added tax revenue to Gratiot County, Washington Township, and North Star Township, estimated to be used for vital community services such as roads, first responders, libraries, and more.
  • Since 2009, DTE's investments in renewable energy have created an estimated 20,000 jobs in Michigan.
  • Polaris Solar is part of DTE's broader generation mix to support the evolving energy needs of its customers.
  • The solar park is DTE's third new solar park connecting to the electric grid in 2025, with five additional parks under construction and funded through DTE's voluntary CleanVision MIGreenPower program.
  • Customer enrollments in MIGreenPower are helping to fuel DTE's progress toward its goal of reaching Michigan's renewable energy standard of 60% by 2035.
  • DTE's MIGreenPower program has enrolled nearly 100,000 residential and 1,200 business customers.

Statistics:

  • Polaris Solar Park will generate enough clean energy to power over 23,000 homes when operational.
  • Since 2009, DTE's investments in renewable energy have created an estimated 20,000 jobs in Michigan.
  • Polaris Solar will bring significant added tax revenue to Gratiot County, estimated to be used for vital community services.
  • DTE will generate enough clean energy from wind and solar projects to power over 800,000 homes in Michigan in 2025.
  • DTE's MIGreenPower program has enrolled nearly 100,000 residential and 1,200 business customers.

Sources:

  • DTE Energy, "DTE Energy Completes Construction on Polaris Solar Park" (June 11, 2025)
  • DTE Energy, About DTE Energy, Available at

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