# Iowa’s Growing Solar Footprint: Utility-Scale Projects Deliver Big Impact
The solar industry is rapidly expanding, and the latest projects in Iowa highlight just how transformative solar power can be for local communities and economies. Two new utility-scale solar projects, recently completed in Iowa, are set to make a major impact, providing clean energy to power approximately 40,000 homes. These projects serve as a shining example of the potential for solar to meet energy demands while supporting sustainability.
## Scaling Up Solar with Utility-Grade Projects
The 150 MW Wever solar project and the 50 MW Creston solar project are significant milestones for solar development in Iowa. Together, these projects showcase how large-scale solar arrays for home utilities or municipalities can reshape energy production. For anyone wondering how solar companies manage to build these massive installations, these projects provide an interesting glimpse into the challenges and innovations involved.
The Wever solar project, for example, spans about 900 acres in Lee County and integrates two arrays—a 90 MW and a 60 MW installation—located four miles apart. Building in an environmentally sensitive area, including a flood plain between two rivers, posed unique challenges. Engineers implemented a 500-year flood preparedness system and advanced drainage techniques for long-term
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/01/06/burns-mcdonnell-completes-construction-of-200-mw-of-solar-in-iowa/
