Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)

Promoting clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration since 1990.

Featured Initiatives

Renewable Energy Training

We offer industry-leading professional training for solar photovoltaics (PV) for all experience levels. We have online and in-person learning options available to fit your busy schedule.

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Save the date for The 32nd Annual Energy Fair, June 23-25, 2023 at our headquarters in Custer, WI! Come together to learn the latest in clean energy technology, make meaningful connections, and network with others to build a more sustainable future for all.

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Grow Solar

The Midwest Grow Solar Partnership helps communities expand access to solar through technical assistance, solar group buy programs, and training for inspectors and installers. Bring solar to your community.

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In August 2020, the Oregon School District completed the installation of this 646kW DC solar array on Forest Edge Elementary School, the first net-zero energy school in Wisconsin

Solar on Schools

Solar on Schools provides a range of free resources to Wisconsin K-12 schools interested in pursuing a solar PV system. This initiative includes a grant, an on-demand course, and technical assistance services.

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SolarEnergy.jobs

The Midwest Solar Job Resource Center is a marketplace for job seekers pursuing a career in the solar energy industry. Explore training opportunities, learn about solar businesses serving the Midwestern United States, apply for jobs and internships, gain industry certification, and jumpstart your solar career.

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Enjoy Winter Break

December 19, 2022 – January 8, 2023
Dec. 2nd is the last chance to register for 2022 course offerings before the break.
Courses and registration will reconvene on Jan. 9th!

Our online training portal (mreacourses.org) will still be accessible to course participants during the break, however instructors won’t be grading assignments, monitoring progress, or holding live webinars during this time.

Upcoming Courses

PV Sales and Finance (PV 435.01)

January 23 - February 19, 2023

Off-Grid PV System Load Analysis and Design (PV 420.01)

January 30 - February 12, 2023

Energy Storage Fundamentals-Designing Solar Plus Storage Systems (PV 451-452.01)

February 9 - February 10, 2023

Intro to System Advisor Model (SAM) (PV 430.01)

February 20 - March 12, 2023

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Our Headquarters

Powered by an assortment of renewable energy systems, our Renew the Earth Institute (REI) in Custer, Wisconsin is our headquarters, training facility, and home of The Annual Energy Fair. Tour our facility and check out some of the leading residential battery energy storage systems available. Our solar-powered EV charging stations are available for use 24-7. Learn more